The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports that an unidentified pedestrian was walking along the roadway when they were struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene by authorities. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released at this time and there is no information on the vehicle involved in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released at this time.
North Carolina Pedestrian Accidents
In 2018, there were 102 reported pedestrian fatalities in North Carolina. In the same year, pedestrian accidents accounted for about 16% of all traffic fatalities in our state. A North Carolina pedestrian accident is a serious event, often resulting in serious and fatal injuries for victims.
The cause of each pedestrian crash in North Carolina must be carefully investigated. Drivers who are distracted, impaired, or driving recklessly are a frequent cause of pedestrian accidents. In some cases, a crash reconstruction expert should also be utilized in order to determine exactly how the collision took place.
North Carolina pedestrian accident attorney Jason M. Burton is here to help when you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian crash. With more than eight years of experience and over 40 million dollars of compensation recovered for our clients, we will fight to ensure that you receive the outcome you deserve. For your free consultation, please give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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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