3 hurt or killed in 3 days in Henrico roads
Posted at 12:00 AM, Aug 03, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-03 07:35:51-04
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Three people have been hurt or killed in three days while walking, or riding in a wheelchair, along Henrico County roads.
Thursday near Mechanicsville Turnpike, a 65-year-old woman was struck and killed trying to get to the bus stop in her wheelchair.
Friday night on Staples Mill Road, a man was killed walking near the Cross Ridge Shopping Center in Glen Allen.
Early Saturday morning, a man was seriously injured when he was run over by a car near Mountain Road.
For Mills Yvette and others without cars, this is a serious concern.
"We are all very scared anyway and we don't know what to think of it," Yvette said.
AAA provided a list of tips for pedestrians to follow to stay safe.
The tips the include putting down phones, not using headphones and wearing bright clothing especially at night.
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