Durham, NC - Jasmine Harbison Killed in Crash on S. Miami Boulevard

Durham, NC – Jasmine Harbison Killed in Crash on S. Miami Boulevard

Durham, NC (November 8, 2021) – A 29-year-old woman from Raleigh was killed after she was struck by an SUV on a Durham road early Sunday morning. The crash happened on South Miami Boulevard.

According to the Durham Police Department, Jasmine Harbison was driving a vehicle on Miami Boulevard when she noticed another car on the side of the road that had been involved in an earlier crash. Harbison and her boyfriend stopped their vehicle and got out to assist the crash victim. As she was in the roadway, she was hit by a passing SUV. The SUV then flipped onto its side and came to rest in the left-hand northbound lane of the roadway.

Harbison was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of her injuries. The driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The occupants of the car involved in the initial crash were also treated for minor injuries. The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the accident. Motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel.

There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed in connection with the collision. No further details have been released at this time.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Jasmine Harbison following this deadly car accident in Durham.

Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina  Durham, NC - Jasmine Harbison Killed in Crash on S. Miami Boulevard

Car accidents in North Carolina are reported numerous times on a daily basis. While not all accidents involve serious injury, many of them do. The cause of each accident must be carefully investigated by authorities in order to determine who should be held responsible. Unfortunately, accidents do claim the lives of innocent victims hundreds of times per year throughout our state. These crashes leave family members devastated and in search of answers as they attempt to move forward with their lives.

Under North Carolina law, a family member who has lost their loved one in a crash may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation. Our state statute allows for two years to file a wrongful death claim. These claims seek recovery for a variety of damages, including lost wages, funeral and medical expenses, loss of companionship, and possibly more. There is no price that can be put on your family member’s life, however, the compensation that you receive can assist you with the unexpected expenses that you are suddenly facing.

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Durham

Here at Burton Law Firm, our Durham wrongful death lawyers are caring and compassionate. We understand the difficulties and uncertainties that you are facing at this time. That is why we are here to help you during your time of need. Our office is based in Raleigh, and we have assisted crash victims throughout the Triangle area for nearly ten years.

We are standing by to assist you at any time. Our consultations are always free and there is no charge to handle your case until we receive a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a Durham car accident lawyer, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (800) 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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