On Sunday night, there was a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Candler. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened on Monte Vista Road at about midnight. A driver struck and killed a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Very little information has been released, but initial reports indicate that the vehicle in question may be a Maroon 2013 Kia Optima with heavy front-end damage and a loud muffler. The vehicle was last seen heading west on Monte Vista Road, towards Dogwood Road. At this time, law enforcement officials are asking anyone with information about this vehicle or crash to contact the State Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Crashes by The Numbers
- In 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrians killed in crashes across the U.S.
- On average, a pedestrian was killed nearly every 1.5 hours in 2016.
- Pedestrian deaths accounted for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2016.
- In 2016, 26 percent of pedestrian fatalities happened between 6:00 to 8:59 p.m.
- More than two-thirds (70 percent) of the pedestrians killed in crashes in 2016 were male.
Pedestrians: A Vulnerable Roadway User Group
Pedestrians, along with cyclists, are one of the most vulnerable roadway users groups on U.S. roadways. They don’t have the protection of seat belts and airbags or even helmets, and they’re at the mercy of the drivers around them. Even with high-visibility clothing and reflective gear, a pedestrian can still be struck and injured or killed. Behaviors like distracted and impaired driving endanger the lives of pedestrians and all other types of roadway users.
After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, catastrophic or worse. After any kind of injury-causing pedestrian accident, it’s important to speak with a Personal Injury attorney about your claim. You may be entitled to compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages and other costs associated with your injuries.
If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident in Asheville or in any of the nearby Western North Carolina communities, contact the skilled and proven Personal Injury team at Davis Law Group, P.A. at 828-303-2842 for a free case consultation today.