Virginia Beach, VA — A 15-year old boy was killed after being hit by a passing car in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Saturday, January 31, 2015. The accident took place at the intersection of Holland Road and Chestnut Oak Way, around 1:45 in the afternoon.
Police say that Jasson Wheeler walked in front of a passing car, and was pinned by the vehicle. Paramedics were able to transport Wheeler to a local hospital, but he passed away a short time later.
Wheeler was one of three boys trying to cross the street at the time.
When interviewed about the accident, residents said that accidents like this are common in this area.
Police are still investigating. It’s not clear if the driver will be facing any charges.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
The justice system understands that there are situations in which a driver just doesn’t have any time to react to an accident like this, and an injury or death is unavoidable. However, like with so many other things, it comes down to a matter of timing. If a driver had time to react to an accident like this, but wasn’t paying attention and didn’t, then the driver can be held responsible for that. Yes, sometimes an accident like this is unavoidable, but they’re not all that way.
— Grossman Law Offices
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