Greensboro, NC – One Killed, Three Hurt in Crash on Washington & Spring St.

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Greensboro, NC (July 3, 2021) – Police in Greensboro responded to the scene of a deadly crash early Saturday morning. Officers first received the call around 2:25 a.m. and responded to West Washington Street near the intersection with South Spring Street.
When police arrived at the scene, they began an investigation into the crash. During their investigation, they determined that a Mercedes-Benz C330 was traveling near the intersection when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Mercedes left the roadway and collided with a school in the 300 block of South Spring Street before coming to rest. The driver of the Mercedes was identified as a 22-year-old woman from Greensboro. A passenger in the vehicle, 20-year-old Makieya Rae Smith, of Winston-Sale, died at the crash scene. The driver and two other passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Officials believe that speed and alcohol were factors in the collision. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greensboro Crime Stoppers. No further details are available.
Our thoughts and condolences are with all who have been affected by this fatal car accident in Greensboro.

Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina

North Carolina’s roadways can be a deadly place for motorists. In 2019, our state experienced approximately 1,500 fatalities due to car and traffic accidents. Serious and fatal car accidents in North Carolina can take place anywhere at any time. No one ever expects to be involved in a serious collision, however, innocent victims are often affected by these crashes. Most North Carolina car accidents are caused by the behaviors of negligent drivers. These drivers are often driving while impaired, are distracted, or are otherwise not following traffic laws when they cause a crash to occur.

The aftermath of a North Carolina car accident can be devastating for both victims and their family members. Certainly, there is nothing worse than the sudden loss of a loved one, especially if the accident was not their fault. Under North Carolina law, victims and their families may have legal recourse in these situations. In order to protect your legal rights, you should speak with a North Carolina car accident attorney as soon as possible.

At Burton Law Firm, we stand ready to help at any time. Our lead attorney, Jason M. Burton, has nearly 10 years of experience handling difficult and complex accident claims. Regardless of your situation, we can serve you and ensure that your rights are protected. Since 2012, our firm has successfully recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for crash victims and their families. We handle cases in Greensboro and throughout the Triad region of North Carolina.

You are not alone during this difficult time. Our team will fight for you to make sure that you receive what you deserve following a serious crash. We always offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential clients. To speak with a member of our team, please reach out to us via the link on our website or give us a call 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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