Gilbert, AZ.– A child was injured in a bicycle collision in Gilbert on Friday afternoon, according to the Gilbert Police Department.
The incident took place near Val Vista Drive and Williams Field Road on Friday, November 28.
A child was reportedly riding a regular bicycle when they were hit by a car near the intersection. It's unclear what led up to the accident.
The child was treated for non-serious injuries at the scene. The involved driver was unhurt and remained at the scene.
There were no additional details on the accident. The Gilbert Police Department is investigating the accident.
Maricopa County is one of the counties that record a high number of accidents in Arizona. Recent statistics show that the county had the highest number of traffic collisions in 2024, recording 88,094 incidents. These led to 594 fatalities and 37,649 injuries. Though Arizona's overall number of fatalities due to traffic collisions has been on the decline, motorists are urged to be alert especially when traveling on major highways and U.S. Routes. Some of the dangerous roads in Arizona include I-10, US-60, US-93, and I-40. In 2024, Arizona recorded 121,107 traffic accidents, a 1.74% decrease compared to 2023 when state recorded 123,256 accidents, according to AZDOT. In 2024, the number of crash-related fatalities were 1,228, which was 6.12% less than the previous year.
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