Wayne County, NC – EMS Responds to Box Truck Crash on N.C. 70

Wayne County, NC (March 3, 2021) – EMS crews responded to the scene of a box truck crash in Wayne County on Wednesday morning. The collision took place on U.S. Highway 70 near Bridgers Road around 8:45 a.m.

According to a report, a Tar Heel Basement Solutions truck was involved in the accident. Photos from the scene appear to show the truck after it left the roadway and collided with a guardrail. The guardrail suffered heavy damage and there was debris strewn across the roadway. It is unclear at this time if any other vehicles were involved. Paramedical and rescue crews treated at least one injured victim at the scene. There is no update on the victim’s condition. The cause of the crash is not known.

There is no further information available. An investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to the victim following this box truck crash in Wayne County. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

Injury Accidents in North Carolina  Wayne County, NC - EMS Responds to Box Truck Crash on N.C. 70

Serious injury crashes take place in North Carolina each day. According to the most recent statistics, approximately 300,000 accidents were reported in 2019 throughout our state. These accidents mostly involved passenger vehicles but also involved commercial trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and all other types of transportation. The presence of negligent drivers on our roadways places all other motorists at risk of being injured in a car accident that was not their fault. Head-on collisions are some of the most dangerous types of crashes that occur. These accidents often take place at high speeds, leaving the other driver little time to react in order to avoid the crash from occurring.

If you have been affected by a North Carolina car accident, it is important to have a complete understanding of your legal rights. There is no doubt that an injury crash can take a major toll on your life. You may be unable to enjoy the activities that you enjoyed prior to the accident, or you could be unable to work in order to support yourself and your family. As the medical bills pile up and your road to recovery seems long, you are no doubt experiencing a sense of pain and frustration during this difficult time. Under North Carolina law, you could be entitled to valuable compensation if the accident was not your fault.

At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help during your time of need. North Carolina car accident lawyer Jason M. Burton handles each case with the care and compassion that it deserves. We understand the difficulties that you are facing and we want to help you make a full and complete recovery. We will fight to ensure that you are fully compensated for the extent of your injuries and that your future is protected after you have been injured by the carelessness of another person.

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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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