January 19th, 2023 – 4:00 PM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
This preliminary report is subject to change as more information becomes available:
On Thursday afternoon Floyd 911 dispatch reported that a vehicle versus pedestrian accident occurred on Second Avenue in the area near the levee. When first responders arrived at the scene they found that a pedestrian had been struck on the bridge near Safe Lock and Key and knocked under the bridge unto the path below. According to 911 dispatch, first responders performed CPR on the pedestrian and Atrium Health Floyd EMS transported them from the scene in an ambulance for further medical treatment.