Sheriff’s Office: Dublin man arrested after truck strikes two children at Walmart
On December 23, 2017 at approximately 1:15 pm, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash involving pedestrians at the Walmart, located in Dublin, Virginia.
Upon arrival, Deputies found an unoccupied 2008 Ford F150 had struck two small children and came to rest after striking two parked vehicles afterwards.
During the investigation it was learned, the driver of the Ford Truck, William Hinkle Jr. of Dublin, had exited his truck leaving it running on the automotive side of the building. Shortly after, the vehicle began to roll backwards into the main parking area of the store striking two small children and coming to rest after impacting two other vehicles.
The incident is being investigated by Deputy Rose Farris and neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to be involved in the crash.
A warrant has been obtained for reckless driving on private property and William Hinkle Jr. has been arrested at this time.
The children were transported to the New River Valley Medical Center, where they were transferred to Roanoke Memorial. The assistance of the Dublin Fire Department, REMSI Rescue Personnel, Dublin Police Department and Walmart Employees was greatly appreciated.
Oh no.... Prayers fur these babies.
I would like to know why the man of the truck was arrested?
Because his negligance caused these children pain and possibly their lives. If you cant see the criminal aspect of this .... God help you.
And what about those who was to be responsible for the children. If the children had of been in a buggy or their hands held or held up in the adults arms this may have not happened...So all parties were not responsible adults and all were negligent...Will those responsible for
...read more...This is the same guy that did this in the Spring. The court date for that incident has been delayed twice already (into next March). This guy should NOT have been on the road! https://www.southwesttimes.com/2017/03/crash-seriously-injures-motorcyclist/
Walmart has cameras from the back of their store, on both sides of store, and in front of their store and many at that...Those cameras if working should be able to tell what actually occurred...If I offended anyone then my apologies to those that I offended...
Please pray for all involved in this horrific accident. I don't think anyone intentionally meant for this to happen. However, it is a business parking lot they are considered private property and they let the insurance companies settle the situation. We don't know if there were other reasons involved contributing
...read more...Everybody should stop looking to blame someone right now and just pray for the children.and give the grandmother s break.