Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle near Van Park, Boone County

Summary: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Van Park on Route 85 in Boone County, West Virginia. Emergency services, including EMS and fire departments, responded to the scene. The victim sustained multiple serious injuries and was transported to Charleston General Hospital. The suspect vehicle, which fled the scene, was described as having a missing passenger side mirror. Law enforcement initiated an investigation, attempted to identify the driver, and sought surveillance footage from nearby businesses. The incident involved coordination between multiple agencies and required the use of a landing zone at the Van Ballfield for potential air transport.