Pedestrian Crash on State Route 93 Injures Child, Sends Her to Hospital
A 11-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a truck alongside her mother in Wellston.
A pedestrian crash on State Route 93 in Wellston, Ohio, has resulted in an 11-year-old girl being flown to Cabell Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, for further evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on a Saturday, involving a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty driven by a 69-year-old male, who struck two pedestrians, including the child and her 36-year-old mother, Haley Coon.
The 36-year-old pedestrian, Haley Coon, opted to refuse medical attention following the collision, while her daughter was transported by air to receive care. The crash is currently under investigation by local authorities, who are working to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the accident.
This event highlights the potential dangers faced by pedestrians, especially children, near busy roads and underscores the importance of thorough investigations into traffic accidents to ensure safety measures can be improved.
What we know
- - A pedestrian crash occurred on State Route 93 in Wellston 12
- - The crash involved a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty driven by a 69-year-old man 12
- - Two pedestrians, aged 36 and 11, were hit by the truck 12
- - The 11-year-old pedestrian was flown to Cabell Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia 12
- - The 11-year-old's injuries were described as non-life threatening 12
- - The 36-year-old pedestrian, Haley Coon, refused medical treatment 12
- - The crash happened at approximately 7 p.m. on a Saturday 12
- - The crash is still under investigation by authorities 12
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 70%, weighted across 8 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- likely A pedestrian crash occurred on State Route 93 in Wellston. (70%)
- likely The crash involved a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty driven by a 69-year-old man. (70%)
- likely Two pedestrians, aged 36 and 11, were hit by the truck. (70%)
- likely The 11-year-old pedestrian was flown to Cabell Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. (70%)
- likely The 11-year-old's injuries were described as non-life threatening. (70%)
- likely The 36-year-old pedestrian, Haley Coon, refused medical treatment. (70%)
- likely The crash happened at approximately 7 p.m. on a Saturday. (70%)
- likely The crash is still under investigation by authorities. (70%)
Sources
- WSYX (Columbus) — Child flown to hospital after pedestrian crash on State Route 93 in Wellston
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/child-flown-to-hospital-after-pedestrian-crash-on-state-route-93-wellston-cabell-medical-center-huntington-west-virginia-ohio-state-highway-patrol-cr - myfox28columbus.com (Franklin County) — Child flown to hospital after pedestrian crash on State Route 93 in Wellston
https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/child-flown-to-hospital-after-pedestrian-crash-on-state-route-93-wellston-cabell-medical-center-huntington-west-virginia-ohio-state-highway-patrol-cr