September 27, 2011 - According to reports three children were struck and critically injured, by a driver that was blinded by the sun. According to authorities the accident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Temple Street in Echo Park Tuesday morning.

The driver that struck and seriously injured three children claimed to be blinded by the sun. The children ages 5, 10 and 16, two of whom are sisters, were in a marked crosswalk at the time of the accident, according to authorities.

The three girls that were struck by the vehicle were transported by paramedics to area hospitals and are listed in serious condition. According to witnesses there have been complaints in the past about the intersection and there have been repeated requests for the city to install a traffic signal.

The car accident lawyer at Ehline Law Firm PC has seen an increase in child related injuries in their practice. If you or someone you love was injured and need help, tort attorneys are best suited for these actions.

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