Durham, NC (June 27, 2020) – The Durham Police Department responded to a fiery two-car crash on Friday morning. The crash took place around 8:30 a.m. on Duke Street near the intersection with Frazier Street.
According to reports, 18-year-old Bryant Cubias-Acencio was traveling southbound on Duke Street when he lost control of his vehicle. The car spun sideways and collided with a 2016 Subaru Forester. Cubias-Acencio’s Honda Accord caught fire after the collision. Nearby Good Samaritans were able to pull him from the burning vehicle and he was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Subaru was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
No charges have been filed at this time, however, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their familes in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
A North Carolina car accident can be a life-changing event. Each day across our state there are hundreds of reported accidents. Some of these accidents will involve serious injuries to those involved in the crash. A car accident happens very suddenly and without warning, causing tremendous suffering both to the victim as well as their family.
Under North Carolina law, a car accident victim may have the legal right to recover compensation from the responsible driver. In most cases, this involves negotiating an outcome with the insurance company. Other times, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit in order to obtain a fair recovery.
At Burton Law Firm, North Carolina car accident lawyer Jason M. Burton has helped injured car accident victims since 2012. During that time, we have recovered over 40 million dollars in compensation for our clients.
For a free consultation, please contact us at (833) 623-0042.
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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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