Greenville, OH (September 1, 2021) – One man was left injured following a pedestrian accident in Greenville Township on Tuesday morning. At around 11:15 a.m., on August 31, emergency crews were requested on-site at a crash on Ohio State Route 561.
Reports from local authorities show that a 56-year-old male was walking in the area of Ohio State Route 571 and Wagner Road when he was struck by a black Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the vehicle, a 77-year-old male, was traveling east on the roadway when the accident occurred.
The pedestrian sustained injuries in the accident. He was transported to Wayne HealthCare for treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Greenville, Ohio
Year after year, we continue to see an increase in the number of people injured in pedestrian accidents across our state. These accidents leave more than 5000 pedestrians harmed each year. Regardless of how many laws are in place to protect pedestrians who are traveling throughout the state, we continue to see a substantial number of victims harmed in accidents due to negligent and reckless drivers. Some of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents we see are:
Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians
Drivers who are distracted
Defective and malfunctioning vehicles
Victims who are injured in...
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