Rutherford County, NC (November 13, 2020) – Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are investigating following a crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday afternoon. The accident was reported around 3:30 p.m. on US Highway 74 near the intersection with East High Road.
According to troopers, a pedestrian was walking near the intersection and attempting to cross the road when they were struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound on US 74. Following the crash, the driver of the vehicle pulled onto the right shoulder of the roadway and waited for law enforcement officials to arrive at the scene. The pedestrian, who has not been identified at this time, was pronounced dead by an emergency crew at the accident scene. The driver was not hurt and no additional injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Troopers have not said whether any charges are expected to be filed at this time. There is no additional information available regarding the accident.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family who lost their loved one in this tragic pedestrian crash in Rutherford County.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
A North Carolina pedestrian accident can result in severe and devastating injuries for victims. In the worst-case scenario, these crashes can end in death for the pedestrian. In other cases, the pedestrian will suffer major injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, fractures, and soft tissue injuries. These types of injuries can have a long recovery time and will involve costly and extensive medical treatment.
In many North Carolina pedestrian crashes, the pedestrian is not at fault for the accident. This can happen when the driver fails to yield or fails to see a pedestrian in the roadway. Distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers can lead to catastrophic accidents taking place in a matter of seconds. All it takes is a single instance of negligent driving to cause a crash that can result in catastrophic injuries. Authorities must carefully investigate each pedestrian crash in order to determine who should be held responsible.
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