Wilmington, NC (July 20, 2021) – Police and rescue officials responded to the scene of a crash on Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington on Tuesday evening. The accident took place around 8:45 p.m. near the intersection with 41st Street and Hoggard High School.
According to eyewitness reports at the scene, a moped and an SUV were involved in the collision. The moped caught fire and became engulfed in flames after the crash. Paramedics arrived and treated the moped driver for unknown injuries until they were taken from the scene and transported to a local hospital for treatment. There is no word on the cause of the accident. Shipyard Boulevard was closed while officers worked at the scene. Motorists were advised to use caution when traveling near the scene or to find alternate routes of travel if possible.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.
Our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery go out to those injured in this accident.
Wilmington Car Accidents 
According to statistics released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 916 accidents involving mopeds in our state in 2019. Nearly 85% of all moped accidents in North Carolina resulted in injuries and 3.5% of moped crashes resulted in death. Many moped drivers will sustain serious injuries when they are involved in crashes on our roadways. Smaller vehicles such as mopeds do not offer the same level of protection as larger passenger vehicles and their riders are therefore more vulnerable to being seriously injured in crashes.
If you have been hurt in a crash involving a moped or three-wheeled vehicle in North Carolina, you could be entitled to compensation. Many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of other drivers. Other motorists often fail to yield the right of way or fail to see smaller vehicles on the roadway which can result in major accidents. Under North Carolina law, injured victims can recover compensation for their pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we can help if you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault. From our office in Raleigh, we assist clients throughout the state, including all areas of eastern North Carolina. Wilmington moped accident lawyer Jason M. Burton is here for you during your time of need. Since 2012, we have successfully recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for our clients and we would be honored to help you as well.
Our firm is standing by to take your call at any time. We handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so you do not owe us any money until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. When you need a personal injury attorney in Wilmington who will fight for you we stand ready to answer the challenge. To schedule your free appointment with a member of our team, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at any time 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.