Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on Huntington Ave in Newport News

A man was taken to the hospital after a driver hit him in a crosswalk in Newport News early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026.

According to Newport News Police, officers responded to the intersection of 67th Street and Huntington Avenue around 5 a.m. for a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. The man was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The driver stayed at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The intersection sits in the Huntington Heights neighborhood beside Newport News Shipbuilding, where heavy foot traffic from shipyard workers.

What Does Failure-to-Yield Mean for an Injury Claim?

Virginia law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk. When police issue a summons for failing to yield, it can be an important piece of evidence. But it doesn’t settle the injured person’s claim on its own.

The insurance company may still try to blame the pedestrian. Virginia follows pure contributory negligence. An injured person who is found even slightly at fault can be barred from recovering anything. A pedestrian’s right of way in a crosswalk depends on using reasonable care for their own safety, so insurers often argue that the pedestrian stepped out suddenly, wasn’t paying attention, or couldn’t be seen in the dark. In a crash that happened before sunrise, expect questions about lighting, visibility, and signal timing.

An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can gather the evidence early, including the police report, witness accounts, and possible video, and push back when the insurance company tries to shift the blame onto you.

Injured as a Pedestrian in Newport News?

If you or someone you love was hit by a car while walking in Newport News or anywhere in Hampton Roads, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

With nearly 40 years of experience representing the injured, our attorneys can investigate the crash, preserve the evidence, and handle the insurance companies for you.

Your consultation is free and you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call or text 757-233-0009, use our chat, or email us.