Six year old suffers major injuries when her own mother backs vehicle out of the driveway

I asked Humboldt CHP Officer Paul Craft if the investigation was over. I also inquired if charges would be filed against the mother.

He responded, "at this time no charges are expected, however CHP is continuing its investigation and documentation of the collision. "

CHP Press Release:

On May 30, 2018, at approximately 240 PM, CHP Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle vs. a juvenile pedestrian in front of 3032 Perkins Ct. in an uninco motherrporated area of Eureka, CA.

Upon CHP arrival, it was determined that a 2013 Hyundai SUV, driven by 28 year old Jamie Bivens of Eureka, backed her vehicle out of her driveway, striking her 6 year old daughter, Lilly Bivens.

Jamie Bivens reported that she had pulled into her driveway and left her daughter buckled in the vehicle while she went in to retrieve something from the house.

During the time Jamie was in the house, Lilly Bivens unbuckled herself, exited the vehicle and then walked around to the rear of the vehicle.

The mother, Jamie, returned and, unaware that Lilly was now behind the vehicle, began backing out of the driveway.

Lilly was knocked to the ground and appeared to receive major injuries consisting of lacerations and abrasions to her right leg and back, as well as a possible broken right leg.  Neighbors quickly responded to help and called 911.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and rendered aid.  Lilly Bivens was subsequently transported to St. Joseph's Hospital by City Ambulance of Eureka.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to have been a factor in this collision.