Good Samaritan Injured After Being Struck By Semi At Accident Scene
SELMA — A man who stopped to help others following a traffic accident Saturday afternoon was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer.
The accident happened around 12:37 p.m. on U.S. 70 near the Interstate 95 interchange in Selma.
According to the Selma Police Department, a 63-year-old Princeton resident came upon a crash moments after it occurred and immediately stopped to assist. Wearing a reflective safety vest, the man began directing traffic to help prevent further accidents while waiting for police to arrive.
As Selma police officers reached the scene, the man moved too close to the roadway and was struck by the rear portion of a tractor-trailer traveling through the area. Authorities said he was not run over by the vehicle.
Johnston County EMS transported the man to WakeMed with serious injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The driver of the tractor-trailer remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Police said no charges were filed.
Discover more from JoCo Report
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Just to clarify I was not wearing my safety vest my bad and my right foot was run over but not broken. I do have a cracked rib and a messed up left hand will need surgery.
I do want to thank the Johnston County EMS and especially the Captain for taking good care of me. Your aces in my book.
And my JOCO Family for checking on me.
Robert Russell
Glad you are ok Robert. Was it your fault for getting hit? Did you walk into the back of the trailer?
Thank you for stopping to help, you’re an ace! Hope your healing goes well. Most would have just kept driving! Take care sir!
Heal quickly and its good that you are able to give an update.
Have a good Christmas