In a perfect world, drivers and pedestrians share the road in a respectful manner. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and far too many pedestrians suffer serious personal injuries because vehicle drivers fail to take the precautions necessary to avoid these accidents. Pedestrian accidents are also a significant problem here in Virginia. Last year, 125…
Pedestrian accidents in the United States have been described as a “silent epidemic” as the number of victims continues to increase year after year, reaching record levels. Almost 7,000 people are killed each year in pedestrian collisions, with another 100,000 people brought to emergency rooms suffering serious non-fatal injuries. Here in Virginia, pedestrian accident deaths…
A crash in Virginia Beach on the night of Easter 2022 sent a bicyclist to the hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the car involved in the collision did not get hurt, but police filed several charges for criminal and traffic violations. According to news reports, emergency dispatchers first received calls about the crash…
A 16-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), when a hit-ad-run driver struck her as she walked to school on a Monday morning. The nearly fatal collision happened in the 1100 block of Park Avenue near the intersection with E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, and police continued searching for the fleeing driver days after the…
A 71-year-old died after being struck by a car in Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The fatal collision happened in the 2700 block of Church Street near the intersection with E 27th Street. Norfolk Police responded to the scene of the crash at around 7:15 pm on February 7, 2022. They discovered the pedestrian seriously injured and…