Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck By Vehicle In Walton County

     Walton County Fire Rescue and emergency medical services responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Kristins Way near Centerhill Church Road on February 3, 2025. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with the pedestrian critically injured and airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

• Location: Kristins Way off Centerhill Church Road, Walton County.
• Response: Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Craig League confirmed crews were on scene, though the pedestrian’s identity and current condition remain undisclosed.

     Authorities have not released additional details about the crash’s cause or potential citations. Updates are expected as Walton County officials complete their inquiry. Photo credit: Walton County Fire Rescue . This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the area, following multiple recent vehicular accidents in Walton County.

Update: Charges Pending in Walton County Pedestrian Incident:

     Walton County authorities announced pending charges in a February 3, 2025, incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in a residential garage. Georgia State Patrol Post 46 Assistant Commander Christoph Ayers confirmed the investigation is ongoing, though specific details about the pedestrian’s condition or the driver’s identity remain undisclosed.

• Location: Incident occurred in a garage, though the exact address has not been released.
• Legal Action: Charges are pending against the driver, who remained at the scene.
• Ongoing Inquiry: GSP has not clarified whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the crash.

Walton County has faced recurring road safety challenges, including:

• A fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 138 in October 2024 involving 68-year-old Nellie Marie Hart .
• An 82-year-old pedestrian injured in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru collision in November 2024 .
• Multiple hit-and-run cases and DUI-related crashes in recent years .

Authorities continue urging caution amid ongoing infrastructure and driver safety concerns.