Eastside Residents Report Safety Hazards After Man Falls Into Traffic

Security Video Captures Man Collapsing Into Charleston Traffic

An Eastside resident was alarmed last week when a man stumbled from a CARTA bus stop at Meeting and Woolfe streets and collapsed into active downtown Charleston traffic. The Thursday, Nov. 5 incident at approximately 6:30 p.m. was captured on security video from a nearby business, renewing community pressure for safety solutions regarding public intoxication and disorderly conduct at the transit hub.

Emergency Responders Treat Victim for Bleeding Head Injury

The footage shows a large group gathered at the stop before the man falls into the path where heavy vehicles travel. Charleston police, fire crews, and an ambulance responded to the scene, where the man was treated for a bleeding head injury before being transported to the hospital. Police dispatch notes did not mention intoxication.

Eastside Residents Report Chronic Hazards Along Transit Corridor

Neighbors say the downtown location regularly draws crowds, leaving residents and business owners to grapple with erratic behavior spilling directly into the roadway.

There’s always something going on right here. The cops are always here, Alexis Henderson, an Eastside resident, told abcnews4.com.

I was alarmed, number one, for the man’s safety. But he could have gotten run over by a truck or a bus or a car, and then you’re ruining someone else’s life that hits you, Stacey Barrington told abcnews4.com.

Residents report that such hazardous moments are a frequent occurrence along the corridor. Ava Kolk recalled a stark welcome to the neighborhood on her first day, telling abcnews4.com that she witnessed a man receiving Narcan right outside her door.

Businesses and Community Press for Municipal and CARTA Intervention

Local businesses have posted ‘No Trespassing’ signs as a deterrent, and residents added another sign at a nearby property on Monday. While police continue routine patrols and work with owners, community members are pressing for a sustained, coordinated intervention between municipal leaders and CARTA transit authorities.