Hunter Combs dies

Hunter Combs, 12, died at the hospital after he was hit by a car while walking with friends around 7:30 p.m. Monday at an intersection in South Charleston.

Witness describes trauma

Jason Cribbs, who witnessed police called to the intersection, said the moment will stick with him: 'It was the most traumatic thing I’ve ever seen in my life.'

“It was the most traumatic thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Family remembers Hunter

Hunter’s mother, Lisa Combs, wrote on a GoFundMe that he 'brought so much happiness into our family' and loved scrolling TikTok and Snapchat with friends.

Community demands safer intersection

Community members want changes to make the unlit intersection safer, where drivers go too fast and crosswalks are poorly lit.

Mayor says area safer now

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens said the area is safer now with a Speedway gas station but will review traffic lights and street lights for improvements.

State tests street lights

West Virginia Department of Transportation crews tested street lights and traffic lights Tuesday, saying all are working properly after recent LED upgrades.