Willimantic, CT (February 28, 2024) – A pedestrian was injured in a traffic accident in Willimantic on Tuesday, February 27. At approximately 9:40 p.m., the incident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Tingley Street. A 68-year-old man was reportedly hit by a car in the area under circumstances still being investigated by police. Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after the crash occurred in an effort to render aid to the injured victim. The man was found conscious with moderate injuries by paramedics who then transported him to Windham Hospital for treatment. His current health condition has not been reported at this time.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. No further information has currently been reported.
Car Accidents in Connecticut
In the United States, car accidents have become a seriously dangerous issue. Every year, more than 6 million traffic accidents are reported throughout the country. These accidents cause around 3 million people to sustain injuries and approximately 40,000 to lose their lives annually. Unfortunately, more than 93% of these wrecks are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
In the past decade, negligent driving has become the main cause of American car crashes. Some of the most common types of negligent driving in the United States at this time include:
- Distraction
- Intoxication
- Speeding
- Fatigue
Pedestrian-involved traffic accidents almost always end in injuries for pedestrians. According to statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 51% of traffic accidents reported in the US involve pedestrians. Injuries suffered by pedestrians who are involved in traffic accidents are often severe and sometimes even deadly.
If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a pedestrian crash caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without worrying about your finances. No one should ever have to worry about money at a time like this, especially if their injuries were imposed upon them by a person who acted recklessly, negligently, or maliciously. You or your family member may be facing losses and damages related to an accident including lost wages, medical bills, pain, suffering, emotional turmoil and more. Contact a pedestrian crash attorney in Willimantic from our personal injury law firm, Kanca Law LLC, at 203-806-7003 to learn about how we can help you recover from such an experience. You should not have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why we are here to help you recover.
