An 8-year-old boy was injured in a motorcycle accident around 5 p.m. Monday July 25. The driver of the motorcycle 40-year-old Adam Johnson was traveling on Waldorff Road in Dunkirk New York when he failed to stop at a stop sign. The motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Heidi Vandurme ejecting both Johnson and the 8-year-old boy. After authorities arrived on the scene it was determined Johnson was under the influence and arrested on driving while intoxicated.
Johnson was flown to Erie County Medical Center while the boy was taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital and later Buffalo Childrens Hospital.
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Commentary
Unfortunately my firm sees drunk drivers driving with children in their vehicle all the time. We have litigated several cases on behalf of the injured or deceased child. While the details are scarce at the present time the mother (or guardian) of the boy may have a personal injury claim here on behalf of the 8-year-old. While an independent investigation is needed to determine all causal outcomes of the accident the alcohol charge could place liability on the driver.
Texas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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