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Spanish Fork, UT (November 3, 2026) – A 7-year-old child was critically injured Saturday, October 31, after a vehicle struck him near 875 North Spanish Fork Parkway. According to Spanish Fork police, the accident happened at about 7:13 p.m.
Investigators said the child was wearing dark clothing and a mask for Halloween when a southbound Jeep Wrangler hit him.
Emergency units took him by ambulance to a local hospital. He was later flown to Primary Children's Hospital, where his family says he is in intensive care.
His mother said he has a severe traumatic brain injury and other injuries and is on life support. He remained critically ill Monday, November 2.
Investigators are still working to piece together how the accident happened.
Our thoughts are with the child and his family as he continues to receive medical care.
How Injury Claims Work for Minors in Spanish Fork, UT
After an injury accident, a child generally cannot bring an injury claim alone in Utah, so a parent or legal guardian usually acts on the child's behalf. When no parent or guardian is available, a representative can be appointed to take that role.
The child's claim covers the child's own losses, such as pain and suffering and future medical needs, while parents may have a separate claim for medical bills they paid or owe.
Deadlines work differently for children. Utah law generally pauses the filing deadline for a child's own claim until the child turns 18, but exceptions exist, including for some claims that involve public entities and medical providers. A parent's separate claim for medical expenses may follow the standard deadline, so families should not assume extra time applies to everything.
Settlements that involve a child typically need formal approval to be binding, and the money may have to be set aside for the child's benefit rather than paid directly to the family. That structure exists because children can have needs that last for years, from ongoing therapy to educational support, and a settlement can be hard to reopen once it is final.
In these cases, a pedestrian accident lawyer can help a family sort out which claims belong to the child and which belong to the parents, track the deadlines that may apply, and review any proposed settlement before it is finalized.
Claims where children are involved follow extra steps, and the timing can differ from an adult's claim. If you are dealing with a similar situation, our team at Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law can explain how Utah's rules may apply to your case and what legal paths may be open.
Call Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law at (801) 901-3470 to ask all your questions and learn more about your options.
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