12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in South Charleston
A 12-year-old boy, Hunter Combs, was killed after being struck by a car while walking with friends and attempting to cross the street in South Charleston, West Virginia, on a Monday evening. The incident has prompted community calls for improved…
Birmingham, AL, September 23, 2026 —
A tragic incident on Monday evening in South Charleston, West Virginia, has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy. Hunter Combs was struck by a vehicle while walking with friends and attempting to cross the street. The exact location of the intersection was not specified.
The collision occurred on a Monday evening. Emergency services responded to the scene, but Combs was pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle involved was not identified, and details regarding the vehicle or the circumstances immediately preceding the collision, such as speed or traffic conditions, were not provided. The contractor’s name was also not provided.
Combs was reportedly with friends at the time of the incident and they were in the process of crossing the street. The incident has cast a shadow over the local community, prompting immediate calls for improved safety measures at the intersection where the fatality occurred. Specific suggestions for these safety improvements were not detailed.
Further details regarding the ongoing investigation into the incident, including the outcome of any official inquiries or potential charges, have not yet been released. The South Charleston Police Department is reportedly involved in the investigation, but the extent of their involvement and the findings were not made public. The county where the incident took place was not provided.
The community’s reaction highlights a concern for pedestrian safety in the area. Residents have expressed a desire for the intersection to be re-evaluated to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The specific actions or timeline for implementing any new safety measures remain undetermined. The event underscores the vulnerability of young pedestrians and the critical need for vigilant road safety practices. The permit status for any road work or improvements in the area was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. No code violations were listed. No fine amounts were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by WSAZ News Staff, Abbey Lord, Addie Smith, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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