Lebanon, NH (June 11, 2026) – A 59-year-old man was injured after being struck by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon, June 9. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. and involved a pedestrian in a wheelchair and a passenger vehicle.
Police said the man was struck by a car driven by a 90-year-old woman while in the parking lot. Following the collision, he became trapped beneath the vehicle.
Emergency units arrived at the scene and assisted in freeing the man. He was then taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The extent of his injuries has not been released.
Further details about how the crash occurred were not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under review.
We are thinking of the injured man and wish him a full recovery.
Why Parking Lot Pedestrian Crashes Can Be Especially Dangerous
Parking lots often have mixed traffic patterns, with vehicles and pedestrians moving in close proximity. Reduced speeds do not eliminate risk, especially when visibility is limited or when pedestrians are difficult to see from a driver’s position.
Individuals using wheelchairs or mobility devices may be at greater risk in these environments due to lower visibility and slower movement compared to surrounding vehicles. Even low-speed impacts can result in serious injury when a pedestrian is pinned or trapped.
Investigators reviewing parking lot collisions typically examine vehicle positioning, sightlines, and movement patterns at the time of the crash. These details help determine how the interaction between the vehicle and the pedestrian occurred.
