Dec 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
New signs have been posted on the ramp from Interstate 485 to Interstate 77 after the sharp turn in this area experienced a number of tractor-trailer crashes.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the new signs are there to help remind drivers to practice safe driving techniques.
Workers began the project of putting up $10,000 worth of new signs at the dangerous ramp.
The signs are much like those that were already in place at the ramp, except they are at least twice the size.
DOT officials say that it is merely a temporary fix until the upcoming projects that include lane improvements.
Studies in Charlotte reveal that from June 2009 to April 2012, this particular ramp has experienced a total of 26 crashes, including three rollovers, one jackknife and over a dozen were fixed objects or drivers who ran off the road. It’s important that Charlotte drivers remember pay attention to the cautionary signs and watch out for other vehicles that may not be aware of the hazards. If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious accident in Charlotte or the surrounding area(s), call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A man is in jail on a $1 million dollar bail after being involved in a suspected DWI wreck Sunday that killed a tow truck driver.
The 50-year-old man was driving his box truck on Carolina Beach Road near McQuillan Drive when he drove into the now deceased 55-year-old man who was helping a motorist on the road.
The driver fled the scene, but was stopped nine miles down the road by police.
The man is charged with second-degree murder, driving whilc impaired, felony hit-and-run, habitual driving while impaired and driving while his license was revoked.
The man was unable to reduce his bail after the District Attorney after highlighting the man’s eight DWI convictions, 11 license suspensions, and a previous hit-and-run conviction.
The man’s court date for the accident is November 29.
In 2009, there were 10,839 fatalities from crashes involving a driver with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or higher. This number accounts for 32% of the total traffic fatalities that year. Every single day drunk drivers are getting behind the wheel and putting other road users at risk. It’s important to always be on the lookout for someone driving erratically and to notify the proper authorities when appropriate. If you or a loved one is involved in a drunk driving accident or a charge of DWI, call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte teen is dead after a dangerous wreck in Rowan County Sunday Morning.
According to authorities, the single vehicle accident happened around 9 a.m. on Goodnight
Road after the 14-year-old driver exceeded the speed limit and struck a tree.
The driver died on the scene.
North Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing an investigation into the crash; however, authorities did say that charges are pending.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, speed is a factor in about one in three fatal crashes. As the speed of your car increases, the chances of being involved in a car crash increase exponentially. If you or a loved on is involved in a serious speed related accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three people suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a traffic collision on North Tryon Street in Charlotte Saturday night.
The victims were transported to Carolinas Medical Center Main around 7 p.m. from the 9700 block of North Tryon where the wreck was located.
Eighteen firefighters responded to the crash, which caused significant traffic delays.
Authorities are still looking into the cause of the crash.
Every year, nearly 1.3 million people die in road collisions across the globe. Practicing safe driving has a positive impact on you, your family, and all other road users. However, if you have been involved in a serious accident, you need competent attorneys to fight for your rights. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A single vehicle wreck has left one person dead and another injured in northwest Charlotte Monday morning.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, the crash happped around 3 a.m. on Bellhaven Boulevard near Ravenswood Road when they lost control of their car and slammed into a utility pole, coming to a halt by crashing into an embankment.
The car caught fire after hitting the embankment.
The male passenger was transported by MEDIC to Carolinas Medical Center Main with non-life threatening injuries.
During the incident, two police officers also suffered minor injuries.
Alcohol and speed were a factor in the case.
Studies conducted in 2009 reveal that, on average, an alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurred every 48 minutes that year. Drunk driving takes lives and it’s devastating effects touch families across the country. If you or someone you know is involved in an alcohol-impaired collision or is facing charges of DWI, call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A serious crash brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 485 during rush hour Friday evening.
The accident happened on the innerloop of I-485 around 5:40 p.m. near the South Boulevard intersection. Crews closed one of two lanes to work the scene.
One person was transported to a nearby hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, according to MEDIC.
Backups stretched for at least four miles past Johnston Road on the innerloop.
Crews were able to clear the scene and reopen the highway around 7:30 p.m.
Recent studies in Charlotte reveal the peak hour motor vehicle crashes occur is between 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour traffic brings on an entirely new set of risks as more vehicles are on the road and people hurry to get home. If you are involved in a serious accident during rush hour or otherwise, Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
