LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 13, 2023—A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from an open window at a townhouse in unincorporated Lynnwood Tuesday night.
South County Fire responded around 8:30 p.m. to the home in the 19200 block of Damson Road. It appeared the screen on the open window gave way and the boy fell two stories onto pavement. Paramedics transported the boy to Harborview Medical Center. South County Fire cannot provide additional information on his injuries due to privacy laws.
South County Fire offers these tips to prevent child window falls:
- Adult supervision is key. Unattended children run the greatest risk of falls and injuries, so the best first step is to watch children as they play.
- Screens are meant to keep bugs out, not children in. Screens can easily give way under a toddler’s weight.
- For crawlers and climbers, move chairs, cribs and other furniture away from windows.
- Install window locks or guards to prevent windows from opening more than 4 inches. Parents can order a free window lock from Snohomish County Safe Kids online at www.southsnofire.org/PreventWindowFalls. Window locks and guards can also be purchased at local hardware stores and online.
SOURCE: Snohomish County Fire Department
Author: Mario Lotmore
