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Henrico County, VA (August 7, 2026) – A man was critically injured on Wednesday night, August 5, after being struck by a truck at South Laburnum Avenue and Gay Avenue. The collision was reported at approximately 10:50 p.m.
Responders arrived and found the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Investigators continue reviewing the crash.
We hope the injured man has a speedy recovery.
Common Trauma Risks in Pedestrian-Truck Collisions
Trucks are generally larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, which can expose pedestrians to substantial force during contact. People on foot have no seat belt, airbag, or enclosed frame to absorb that energy.
A pedestrian may be struck directly and then thrown onto the pavement or another hard surface. The head, chest, spine, pelvis, and legs can all be seriously harmed within seconds.
Vehicle speed, truck height, contact angle, lighting, and roadway design can influence injury severity. Medical teams may use scans, surgery, or close monitoring to identify brain trauma, fractures, internal bleeding, or organ damage that is not immediately visible.
