Longview, TX — A man was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Longview, Texas, on Monday, April 13, 2015. The accident took place in the 500 block of North Eastman Road, around 6:30 in the morning.
The man injured in the accident was identified as James Fountain. Police say that Fountain attempting to cross the road and ran into the path of a Ford Fusion being driven by Mona Williams.
Emergency workers transported the 29-year-old Fountain to Good Shephard Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. There’s been no updates on his current condition. Police are continuing to investigate.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
Figuring out who’s responsible for an accident like this often comes down to a matter of timing. Obviously, there are times in which pedestrians wander outside of designated pedestrian areas, but that doesn’t give drivers the right to hit them with impunity. A driver still has a responsibility to avoid accidents whenever possible. So if a driver strikes a pedestrian because they weren’t paying attention to the road, the driver can be held responsible for it, no matter where the pedestrian was when the accident took place.
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