Hunter Combs, Accident Death: South Charleston, WV: Died After Being Struck by Vehicle on U.S. 60 in South Charleston

The South Charleston community is mourning the death of 12-year-old Hunter Combs, who died Monday night after being struck by a vehicle along MacCorkle Avenue, also known as U.S. 60, near Rock Lake Drive.According to South Charleston police, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Monday while Hunter was walking with friends in the area. He was struck by a vehicle and taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police identified the child as Hunter Combs on Tuesday.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation. Authorities have been examining available evidence, including surveillance footage from the area, as they work to determine what led to the crash. Hunter’s death has brought profound sadness to his family, friends, classmates, educators, and others throughout the South Charleston community. The loss of a child can have a particularly painful impact on a school and wider community, leaving many people struggling to process the tragedy.

Kanawha County Schools is providing grief counseling to help students and members of the school community cope with the loss. Counseling services can offer students a safe environment to express their emotions, seek support, and begin processing what has happened. As the investigation continues, authorities have not released additional details about the driver or other circumstances surrounding the collision. The roadway was expected to remain closed for several hours while investigators worked at the scene.

Family, friends, and community members are now remembering Hunter and offering condolences to those closest to him. His death has left South Charleston grieving a young life lost far too soon. Further information may be released as authorities continue their investigation. Until then, the community is encouraged to rely on official updates and respect Hunter’s family as they mourn their loss.