Benson, NC - 50-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Highway 50

Benson, NC – 50-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Highway 50

Benson, NC (December 8, 2021) – The Benson Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on Wednesday night, December 8th. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on North Carolina Highway 50.

According to a report from officials, police arrived and discovered a 50-year-old Benson woman lying in the roadway suffering from critical injuries. The woman had been walking along the highway when she was hit by a vehicle that was traveling northbound. The unidentified victim was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. Her identity has not been released at this time.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. There were no other injuries reported and no further information has been released. It is not clear if any charges are expected.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family following this fatal pedestrian crash in Benson.

North Carolina Pedestrian Accidents  Benson, NC - 50-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Highway 50

Each year across North Carolina, there are hundreds of thousands of reportable car accidents in our state. These crashes take place daily throughout all areas, including busy highways and city streets, as well as quiet residential neighborhoods, and rural areas. No one is ever truly safe from the dangers of being injured or killed in a crash. This is due to the prevalence of negligent drivers on our roadways. There are too many motorists who drive in a careless and reckless manner and fail to take the rights of others into consideration. These drivers routinely cause life-changing crashes that affect innocent victims.

When you have been injured in a Benson pedestrian accident, you need an attorney who will stand up for you. North Carolina car accident cases can be very complicated and having the right lawyer by your side can mean the difference between a full recovery and an inadequate result. Your lawyer can help locate all available insurance policies that might cover your claim and will make sure that the negligent driver is held fully accountable for their actions.

Benson Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

At Burton Law Firm, we fight every day to get the job done for our clients. Benson pedestrian accident attorney Jason M. Burton has the skills needed to ensure your full recovery and to protect your future following the accident. While you certainly did not expect to be seriously hurt, we are here to help when it happens. No matter where or how your crash occurred, we are here for you and will have your back every step of the way. We represent clients throughout North Carolina when they have been victimized by someone else’s negligence.

We are here for you at any time. Our team stands ready to fight for your time of need. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you, please reach out to us as soon as possible. To schedule your free appointment and case evaluation with a member of our team, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.

Note: Burton Law Firm utilizes a variety of outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These sources include news bulletins, police reports, first-hand accounts, news stories, as well as additional outside sources. For this reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our office or writing staff. If you find information that is not correct about an accident that we have written about, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can promptly correct the information. If you would prefer that we remove the story, contact us directly and we will make every effort to remove the story in a timely manner.

Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.

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