Jeremy Karpinecz, 45, critically injured when struck by vehicle on Lumberly Lane in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Man struck, injured by car in Fayetteville
Authorities said a 2002 Mitsubishi driven by LaShawn Peterson, 57, of the 3600 block of Rockhurst Drive, was traveling south on Owen Drive at about 6:40 p.m. when it collided with a pedestrian walking east.
The pedestrian, identified as Jeremy Karpinecz, 45, of the 500 block of Lumberly Lane, was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
Add new comment