Lenoir County, NC (March 18, 2021) – Two drivers were killed and a child suffered injuries following a head-on crash in Lenoir County. The accident took place around 2:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 258 near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints just south of Kinston.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling northbound when the driver crossed the center line and collided with a pickup truck that was traveling southbound. Both drivers died at the accident scene. A juvenile passenger in the pickup truck sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Neither of the deceased victims have been identified at this time.
Troopers are continuing to investigate the collision. There is no word on the cause. No further information is available.
We wish to offer our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic car accident in Lenoir County. We also hope that the injured child is able to make a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
According to statistics that are reported by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 1,472 fatalities reported on our roadways in 2018. A substantial number of these fatal accidents were hit-and-run crashes. In North Carolina, it is a felony to leave the scene of a crash involving injury to another person and violators can face stiff punishments including jail time and probation. In addition, hit-and-run drivers can also face civil liability for their actions.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina, you should act as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. The days and weeks following the accident are crucial. This time can feel like a whirlwind of activity with medical visits, calls from the insurance company, and juggling your finances, all while trying to return to some semblance of normal. The last thing you should be concerned with is trying to handle a complicated legal matter on your own. This is where a skilled North Carolina personal injury attorney can help.
At Burton Law Firm, we have helped numerous crash victims and their families in the aftermath of serious accidents. We understand what you are going through during this difficult time and we know that things can easily seem overwhelming. Our team takes a compassionate and client-centered approach to every case and we treat each client as if they were our own. This strategy allows us to take most of the stress off of you as you focus on the things that are most important in your life and plan how to move forward following a major event.
Let us help you fight for the compensation that you need and deserve. We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients and we handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so you do not owe us anything until we obtain a recovery for you. To schedule your appointment, please contact us through our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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