Fayetteville, NC (September 5, 2022) – Police in Fayetteville responded to the scene of a deadly three-car collision on Sunday, September 4th. The incident occurred just after 8:00 p.m. in the 500 block of South Reilly Road.
According to a report, a 30-year-old was driving a Chevy Cruz at a high rate of speed on South Reilly when the driver collided with the back of a Jeep. The Cruz then crossed over a median in the road and struck a second car head-on before coming to rest. A 65-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman were passengers in the 2005 Chrysler 300 that was hit head-on. The 64-year-old passenger, later identified as Angela Thomas, died from her injuries at a local hospital. The driver of the Chrysler was transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with serious injuries.
The 21-year-old Jeep driver sustained minor injuries and there is no word on whether the Cruz driver was hurt. Following an investigation, police determined that the driver of the Cruz was under the influence of an unknown impairing substance at the time of the crash. Charges are pending the outcome of an investigation.
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating the crash at this time. There is no further information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to those who were affected by this deadly car accident in Fayetteville.
DUI Accidents in North Carolina 
Driving while impaired and drunk driving continue to pose major threats for North Carolina’s motorists. In a recent year, our state logged more than 11,000 crashes caused by impaired drivers. From these accidents, more than 7,000 injuries and greater than 400 fatalities resulted. Accidents involving impaired drivers have a very high likelihood of ending with someone being hurt. These crashes often take place at high speeds as drivers who are under the influence have little ability to take evasive maneuvers. Further, drunk driving crashes are frequently head-on collisions that are more serious in nature.
A North Carolina DUI accident can leave family members and loved ones struggling to find their way. This is true especially if you have lost a relative in one of these tragic crashes. The law does provide victims with some protection when they have been affected by the reckless actions of a drunk driver.
Here at Burton Law Firm, our team can help if you have been affected by a DUI crash in North Carolina. From our office in Raleigh, we assist victims across the eastern part of the state. Fayetteville DUI accident attorney Jason M. Burton brings over 10 years of valuable experience to each client’s case. We are here to help during your time of need.
Our firm stands ready to take your call at any time. We understand what you are experiencing and we are here to help as you move past a serious crash. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. To schedule your time to speak with a DUI accident attorney in Fayetteville, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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