Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A portion of U.S. 52 North is closed after an motor-vehicle accident involving an armored truck Monday night.
Davidson County Emergency Crews received a call about the accident at around 9:15 p.m.
At least two people were involved in the crash, and details on the amount of vehicles are still forthcoming. EMS transported one person to an area hospital.
Crews had to close U.S. 52 North between MM 92 and 97.
After sundown, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition are all compromised. So if you will be driving at night, be sure that your vehicle is prepared for the road by checking the working condition of all lights and refraining from drinking alcohol. Avoid smoking while driving. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. Lastly, if you find yourself fatigued, make frequent stops for light snacks and/or exercise. If you are seriously injured in an auto-accident, call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after an accident involving a SUV and a CATS bus happened on Clanton Road Thursday morning.
The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Clanton Road near Interstate 77 after a SUV and a CATS bus collided.
Emergency crews had to block a portion of the intersection while working the scene. According to MEDIC, two people were injured in the accident. One person suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The bus had two passengers at the time of the wreck, but they were not injured.
The studies conducted in 2010 by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Of the fatalities involving large vehicles, such as commercial trucks and busses, 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. It’s essential that drivers of these large vehicles share the road and other motorists stay visible to the drivers of large vehicles. If you or someone you know is injured in a serious accident call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Charlotte drivers experienced delays Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on a ramp on Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
According to Troopers from North Carolina Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer flipped on a I-85 ramp on Interstate 485 early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened after the load the truck was hauling shifted and caused the trailer to flip. Details on injuries suffered due to the crash are still forthcoming.
The ramp was closed briefly to clear the scene, but was reopened around 9 a.m.
Approximately 50,000 large truck accidents happen every year in the United States. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. Moreover, one in every eight motor-vehicle collisions involves a large truck. When driving around large trucks, remember to stay alert and try to remain visible to the drivers of these vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a crash, contact the competent and talented Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
In the continuing effort to make our roads safer, Police set up DWI checking stations in Mecklenburg County over the weekend, resulting in over 140 charges filed.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were stationed in the 8300 block of Nations Ford Road from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. There, a total of 82 charges were filed, including five DWIs, 14 driving while license revoked, four no insurance, one no seat belt, and one open container.
Saturday, CMPD, UNCCPD and Pineville Police Department collaborated in the DWI checking station in the 2200 block of Central Avenue. Officials filed another 60 charges during the four-hour campaign.
Out of the charges filed on Saturday, 10 were DWIs, 15 driving while license revoked, two open container, one possession of cocaine with intent to deliver/sell, two carry of concealed weapon and one possession of marijuana.
In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes. These fatalities accounted for 31 percent of motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. that year. It’s no surprise that police across the nation are cracking down on drunk driving. There is never a good excuse for drinking and driving. If you know you will be drinking, arrange for transportation ahead of time and always have a backup. When you or someone you love is involved in a serious accident, call the DUI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A female driver was injured in an accident after driving her car into a Charlotte home Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. after the speeding woman driver lost control of her car and hit a house on Forest Pond Drive.
Those who were inside of the house were startled but were not injured. The home did not suffer any noticeable damage due to the crash.
The woman driver suffered injuries, but details have not yet been revealed.
According to police, the woman is not facing any charges at this time.
Motor vehicle collision studies reveal that speeding triples the chances of being involved in a traffic collision and is the leading factor in fatal crashes. Thats why it’s especially important for drivers to stay aware of speed at all times while on the road and carefully judge what speed is safe for each stretch of road along the way. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you need a competent lawyer to protect you and your family along the path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 9, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Davidson woman has died after being involved in a head-on collision on N.C. Highway 150 South in Tyro Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 3:00 p.m. when a Ford Mustang being driven by a 21-year-old man struck her. The man was driving his car north on N.C. 150 and crossed the centerline, striking the woman’s vehicle head-on.
According to reports, the woman was on her way to pick up medicine for her 8-year-old daughter who was suffering from a sore throat. Riding with the woman in her Chevrolet Cavalier was her two children, ages 9 and 8, and another child, age 9.
The woman, along with all three, passenger children, was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The woman, a 28-year-old student at Davidson County Community College, was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon at WFBMC.
The children have since been treated and released.
Studies conducted in 2010 by NHTSA reveal that an alarming 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. With motor vehicle travel being the most popular means of transportation, and the ever increasing number of drivers on the road, there are always reasons to practice safe driving and take all appropriate precautions for the safety of you and your passengers. However, it’s not always possible to protect ourselves and family members from the erratic driving of other road users. If you or your loved ones are involved in a serious accident, call the competent Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
