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9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Lynchburg Vehicle Accident
Police investigating incident on Old Forest Road
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A 9-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lynchburg, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. The Lynchburg Police Department and Fire Department responded to the incident in the 2300 block of Old Forest Road around 4:23 p.m. The child was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the 41-year-old driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Why it matters
Pedestrian safety, especially for children, is a major concern in urban areas like Lynchburg. This incident highlights the need for increased traffic calming measures and driver awareness to protect vulnerable road users.
The details
According to police, the 9-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while walking in the 2300 block of Old Forest Road. Emergency responders provided immediate medical aid and transported the child to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old driver involved in the incident remained on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.
- The incident occurred around 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Lynchburg Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.
Lynchburg Fire Department
The local fire department that responded to the scene and provided medical aid to the injured child.
41-year-old driver
The driver involved in the accident who remained on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.
9-year-old pedestrian
The child who was seriously injured after being struck by the vehicle on Old Forest Road.
What’s next
The police investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with relevant information to contact Officer Bauserman or Crime Stoppers.
The takeaway
This accident underscores the importance of driver vigilance and pedestrian safety measures in Lynchburg, especially in areas with high foot traffic and vulnerable road users like children. The community will be watching to see what steps are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
