A tragic accident occurred Wednesday night when a child was struck in the head by a passing van while trick-or-treating.
The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. after the boy was struck by the passenger side mirror of a van near the intersection of Smokey Creek and Calico Roads in Lenoir. A chunk of the mirror was recovered from the scene.
According to authorities, the 7-year-old boy was conscious and talking when he was transported to an area hospital from the scene.
Officials with North Carolina Highway Patrol continue to look for the Dodge Caravan with damage to the passenger-side mirror.
The chances for pedestrians being hit at by a motor-vehicle increase exponentially when it gets dark out. And with the number of pedestrians that are out and about on Halloween night, the increase in pedestrian accidents is frightening. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys will work with you and find the optimum path to recovery.