High Point, NC (February 15, 2024) – The High Point Police Department confirmed that a male pedestrian lost his life following a motor vehicle accident that occurred in High Point on Monday evening, February 12.
At approximately 9:20 p.m., police and firefighters out of High Point were called to the scene of an automobile accident on North Main Street. The luminary investigations show that a 2014 Volkswagen was heading south on North Main Street when it struck the pedestrian, who was identified as Richard Garrett. After the initial collision, Garrett was struck by a Honda in the 2700 block of the roadway. Guilford County EMS responded to the scene to care for the pedestrian. Garrett suffered fatal injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased by authorities. At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We offer our condolences to the family of Richard Garrett.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina
Experiencing the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can stop your life in its tracks. The unfortunate truth is that we often see people lose their lives as a result of preventable collisions. Knowing that your loved one has lost their life can be challenging in itself to deal with. Learning that they died as a result of a driver who was careless and reckless just makes the situation even more challenging to deal with.
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