Hamilton, OH – Troy Simmons Fatally Struck at Witt Wy & Court St
Hamilton, OH (January 19, 2021) – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a motor vehicle in the Hamilton area on Friday, January 15.
Local reports revealed that the deadly pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Witt Way and Court Street. According to local sources, 48-year-old Troy Simmons was crossing at the intersection when he was hit by a vehicle at around 5:45 a.m. that morning. Emergency responders were called to the site of the crash to render aid to the injured party.
The cause of the deadly crash has not been reported at this time. Simmons sustained fatal injuries and later succumbed to his injuries. No further information on the crash is currently available.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Troy Simmons at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Pedestrians are at greater risk of suffering from life-threatening injuries in the event of a crash. In 2017, a pedestrian was killed somewhere in the United States every 88 minutes on average, contributing to over 5,977 pedestrian deaths that year. Statistics show that pedestrians are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle collision. While other types of traffic fatalities are on the decline, pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the country.
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