It happened on U.S. Highway 23 near Tarlton Road, authorities say
PICKAWAY, OH, (November 10, 2024) - A Circleville woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Pickaway County Sunday evening, the Sheriff's Office said, adding an investigation is underway.
Paige Calhoun, a 23-year-old Circleville resident, was seriously injured following an auto-pedestrian collision in Pickaway County Sunday evening, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The woman—identified as 23-year-old Paige Calhoun—was transported to Grant Hospital for treatment.
According to preliminary reports, a 2016 Toyota Highlander was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 23 around 6:30 p.m., approaching the intersection with Tarlton Road. The 32-year-old driver of the Toyota went through the intersection and struck the pedestrian crossing the highway.
The Sheriff's Office did not report any charges related to the Nov. 10 crash.
No other details were available.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 104,000 pedestrians were injured in crashes and transported to local emergency rooms in 2020. These crashes are often caused by factors such as distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield to a pedestrian.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important in order to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney and a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
Bond stressed: “In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk. It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Paige Calhoun may have the right to pursue a personal injury suit pending an investigation.
Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.”
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with mounting expenses that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you.
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