Multiple Children, Adults Injured in Vehicle Strikes Across US, UK

Multiple incidents involving children and pedestrians being struck by vehicles have been reported recently across different locations. In Eddyville, Iowa, a 10-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the road and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with the incident under investigation by Iowa State Patrol. Similarly, in Tucson, a young girl was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle, although it is unclear whether she was in a crosswalk. In Indio, California, a mother and her teenage daughter were hit by a Hyundai SUV and sustained minor injuries; the driver remained at the scene, and DUI was not a factor. In North Belfast, a young boy was taken to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car near a school, and police are appealing for information and dashcam footage related to the collision. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the need for careful investigation and community assistance in understanding these accidents.