On May 7 2008 two sisters Alanna Pittard and Danielle Pittard were hit by a pick-up truck while walking on Fairdale in Houston TX. The driver of the truck fled the scene leaving the two sisters laying unconscious in the street.
Both women were taken to a local hospital. Alanna was released shortly thereafter but Danille Pittard suffered some major injuries including a broken pelvis a damaged kidney and facial injuries. Later today she will undergo surgery to repair her broken bones.
Pittards family requests for anyone with information about the accident to come forward. They have even asked the guilty party to turn his or herself in.
If you have any information regarding this accident please contact the Houston Police Department at (713) 247-4065.
UPDATE!!!
Despite the rumors Jason Halcrow the injured rider spoken of below did not lose his life in this accident. He sustained major injuries including losing a good portion of tissue from his back side as well as losing a leg and suffering a broken arm.
He is awake and communicating with his family and doctors are optimistic that he will make it. Mr. Halcrow is a 33-year-old father of five and was recently married.
A note from E. Michael Grossman:
My law firm has represented many numerous motorcycle accident victims and the resounding theme is that motorcycle accidents are very likely to end in disaster. I am glad to hear that Mr. Halcrow is doing better than originally thought. Make no mistake about it he will have a long road ahead of him but it sounds like he has a very loving and supportive family and in these kinds of accidents that is a crucial element in recovery. I wish Mr. Halcrow and his family the best.
the story as it was originally posted:
On May 9 2008 a motorcycle accident occurred on the Dallas North Tollway near the Parker Rd. exit during the morning commute. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike during the accident. The motorcycle itself slid down the roadway for nearly a quarter miles before coming to a rest. the rider was transported to Baylor Hospital by helicopter. His condition is not yet known.
On May 8 2008 in Dallas TX. a 12-year-old girl was struck by a car as she crossed the street. The accident occurred at the intersection of Military Parkway and Urban Avenue. Witnesses say the girl exited a DART shortly before crossing the street. The girl is listed in critical condition at Childrens Medical Center of Dallas.
On May 5 2008 72-year-old Arlene Massey Beaver and her passenger Bonnie Holmes were injured in a car acciddent in Bryan TX. The accident occurred when a truck pulling a trailer did not see Beavers car approaching on Texas 21 near the intersection of Gooseneck Dr. and he pulled onto the roadway in front of her.
Beaver and her passenger were transported to St. Joseph Regional Health Center where she is listed in fair condition. Holmes condition has not yet been released.
On May 5 2008 in the late evening a Harris County Deputy was injured in a car accident. The accident occurred when the officer lost control of his squad car and hit a curb. This impact blew out one of the officers tires causing him to drive into oncoming traffic.
The officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The other driver was not injured.
On April 28 2008 a landcsaper in Amarillo TX. suffered severe burns resulting from equipment failure. The accident occured when the unnamed victim was operating a riding a tractor at a residence on the 4400 block of Oldham Lane. The tractors fuel line was severed causing the fuel to empty onto the hot exhaust pipe. This quickly escalated into a grassfire that engulfed the victim resulting in severe burns over 15% of his body.
The man was transported to a Dallas TX. hospital for treatment of his burns. He is listed in critical condition.
On April 31 2008 9-year-old Tunie Molina was struck by a car while riding his bike. Molina was taken to the hospital by helicopter. He underwent emergency surgery for severe head trauma.
Athorities state the accident occured when Molina rode into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is not expected to be charged.
Two Dallas Police Department motorcycle cops were injured in the same day. The first accident occured when an officer attempted a routine traffic stop near the 2100 block of South Westmoreland Avenue in Oak Cliff. The driver that was being pulled over abruptly applied his brakes causing the officer to crash into the back of his car.
A second officer en route to the first accident scene crashed into a vehicle while crossing the intersection of North Ewing Avenue and East Eighth Street. Both officers were taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
On May 1 2008 in Canton Georgia a school bus carrying 27 students overturned. Witnesses report seeing the bus slide violently around the roadway and crash through several utility poles.
The school bus was en route to Sequoyah High School and Dean Rusk Middle School at approximately 8 AM when the accident occured. 11 of the students were treated for non life threatening injuries.
On April 28 2008 an Arlington TX Independent School District school bus flipped over as a result of an accident. Authorities state that the accident occurred when a black SUV ran a red light and collided with the school bus. The bus was transporting 27 passengers of which there were two adults and 25 students ages six to 12. Nine of the children on board were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. The remaining children were either picked up by parents or transported home by school officials.
Christine Fielder the driver of the SUV was issued a citation for causing the accident.
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