Problem: A pedestrian is suing a driver after being run over by the driver. At trial, a copy of a hospital record is offered into evidence. The record indicates that hospital personnel took the pedestrian's statement 30 minutes after the accident, and includes the following statement: "The pedestrian's leg was run over by a car." The driver's counsel objects to the admission of the pedestrian's statement in the hospital record.
Should the court admit the pedestrian's statement in the record?
Conclude and explain why. In your explanation, be sure to provide the rule(s) and apply the law(s) to the facts.