Chesapeake, VA (December 10, 2020) – A pedestrian was left seriously injured following a collision in the Chesapeake area on Wednesday morning. At around 7:55 a.m., on December 9, the Chesapeake Police Department responded to the site of a crash on Fernham Lane.
Reports show that a female pedestrian was walking down the side of Fernham Lane when she was struck by an SUV near Whistle Town Road.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The driver of the SUV, 33-year-old Michelle McKeown, fled the scene of the crash without stopping to render aid. Authorities later apprehended McKeown and charged her with hit and run. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her family at this time. We hope for her full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Virginia
Pedestrian accidents throughout the state of Virginia claim the lives of more than 75 people each year. In many cases, victims are utilizing moped, electronic scooters, and other small methods of transportation at the time of their accidents. These victims are often more vulnerable to serious injuries due to the fact that they are completely exposed to the impact of other vehicles in crashes. Numerous others are left with injuries that often require medical treatment. Hundreds of victims are rushed to area hospitals after their accidents where they have to undergo emergency medical treatment and spend days or even weeks in recovery. Pedestrians often require therapy for their injuries, which is time-consuming and costly.
Although there are numerous treatment options available for accident victims, none of them come with the promise of a full recovery. In fact, many victims are left with injuries that leave them permanently disabled. When victims are injured in accidents, as a result of another person’s actions, it is crucial that they reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney in Virginia Beach as soon as possible to explore legal options available to them. Many victims are able to file legal claims against at-fault drivers to obtain compensation to help alleviate the costs of both economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward.
Attorney Ron Kramer of Virginia Beach Law Firm has extensive experience helping accident victims maximize their recoveries after being harmed. Our Virginia personal injury attorneys strive to help victims obtain the maximum amount of compensation they need to cover the costs of:
- Medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Long-term care costs
- Loss of consortium
- Property damages
- And more
Our team stops at nothing to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to move forward after being harmed in a car accident due to another person’s actions. If you’ve been injured in a bicycle or other type of pedestrian accident in the Virginia Beach area, contact our Virginia personal injury law firm at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore legal options available for you. Meet with our team at www.VABeachLaw.com to see how we can help you recover from your accident.
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