News: Pedestrian hurt after driver knocks red cement ball loose at Tacoma Target

TACOMA, WA – A woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a red cement ball knocked loose by a reckless driver at a Target store on Sunday.

According to the Tacoma News Tribune, The incident took place at about 1:15 p.m. as a 33-year-old woman was speeding in the Target parking lot on South 23rd Street.

The woman struck one of the red cement balls outside of the store, knocking it loose and causing it to roll into a pedestrian standing nearby. The unidentified female pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries to her head and her hip.

The woman in the at-fault vehicle was arrested and is facing charges including vehicular assault and reckless endangerment.

Have you been injured and are unable to work due to an accident at the hands of an inattentive driver in the Tacoma region?  If so, the Tacoma pedestrian accident attorneys with Dubin Law would like to discuss the details of your case. Contact our offices today at 206-800-8000 to schedule a free consultation with a member of our compassionate legal team.

Matthew D. Dubin

Matt Dubin has spent more than 20 years honing his skills as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Washington. In his career, Matt has focused on protecting consumers from dangerous household products, medical mistakes, roadway accidents, and many other causes of injury. Matt has recovered nearly $20 million on behalf of his clients.

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• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington – J.D.
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut – B.A.

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