Two Women Killed by Motorist While on Their Daily Morning Walk

Three women were on their morning walk when they heard a vehicle approach. The women moved single-file into the ditch line, but the driver of a 1993 Ford Thunderbird ran off the road striking to of the pedestrians, according to Virginia State Police. Both women died at the scene. The third woman was treated for minor injuries that resulted when she was able to jump out of the vehicle’s path. The driver did not stop. He was later found and charged with three felony counts of hit-and-run, one count of reckless driving and one count of failure to report an accident. An investigation is ongoing.

Condolences go out to the families of these victims.

It is always difficult to hear about the loss of a loved one due to an auto-pedestrian accident. Insurance companies will usually try to reach a quick settlement and limit recovery to the lowest possible amount. The last thing these families will want to deal with during at this time is legal and financial issues, but it is important to avoid the trap of agreeing to an early settlement. A wrongful death attorney can ensure that the rights are protected and decide the best course of action in recovering maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care and companionship, and other damages related to this auto-pedestrian accident.

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