On Monday afternoon, February 1, a two vehicle accident led to a young toddler receiving life threatening injuries.
According to Greenville police, the accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. near the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Arlington Boulevard in Greenville. Shaquille Marie Cannon, aged 22 was driving a Lexus heading north and was making a left turn into the parking lot at the Buyer’s Market. She pulled out in front of a Jeep Cherokee which was heading south on Memorial. Following the collision, the Jeep flipped over.
The lone occupant of the Jeep and the two adults in the Lexus were taken to hospital and released. However, the 18 month old toddler was not in a child seat and had was seriously injured, although he is expected to survive. He was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Cannon has been charged with misdemeanor child abuse, driving with a revoked license and expired registration. She was also originally charged with unsafe movement and a child safety seat violation but those charges have been dropped.
If you have been injured in a South Carolina accident, our Spartanburg accident attorney can help you collect full and fair compensation. Please, call the Dan Pruitt Injury Law Firm today at (864) 280-7660 or contact us online so we can schedule your free initial consultation. If you choose to move forward and we agree to handle your case, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you get paid.
