PARSONS, Tenn. (WTVF) — A pedestrian accident at Main Street and Tennessee Avenue has left lasting impacts on the Evans family one year later.
In August 2022, Victor Evans was struck by a vehicle while crossing Main Street. His brother, Jerry Evans, expressed lingering anxiety about the intersection. “There is still that fear that cars won't stop and I would be the next one hit,” he said. Jerry noted that the area has been problematic, stating, “From here down to First Baptist, it's always been dangerous.”
Victor recalled the incident vividly. “I pressed the button to go across, and when the white man popped up, I started to go. I was in the two white lanes when the lady came around the corner and hit me,” he stated. Witnesses purportedly saw him soaring ten feet into the air before he crashed down.
Before the accident, Victor could walk long distances without assistance. “People say let it go, but how can you let something go? It changes you,” he added. His injuries have left him reliant on a wheelchair, and he continues to experience psychological distress, stating, “I feel like a car is coming in on me, and I scream out.”
Both brothers now avoid the busy intersection and advocate for increased attentiveness to pedestrian safety. “I believe they could pay a little more attention to the walkers,” Jerry urged.
Residents are encouraged to share their pedestrian safety concerns with Kim Rafferty at kim.rafferty@NewsChannel5.com.
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