Dec 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte man is facing charges after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a young mother.
The accident happened around 8 p.m. when the 48-year-old driver crashed into the now deceased woman’s pickup truck at the intersection of Northam Road and Senad Road in Rockingham. There are indications that the accident was caused by the man’s failure to stop at a stop sign.
At the time of the crash, the 27-year-old woman was driving her Ford pickup containing her 32-year-old friend and her three young children. The woman passenger and the children were transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, and later released.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, the Ford driven by the woman was impacted on the front driver’s side, ejecting her from the vehicle as it landed on it’s side. The man’s truck then hit a road sign and tombstone before veering into the Northam Road Cemetery.
The charges against the male driver can carry a maximum penalty of 150 days in jail. Troopers state that there are no indications suggesting alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident.
Nearly 70,000 police-reported motor-vehicle crashes occur annually at stop signs, and nearly a third of these crashes involve injuries. In our hurried daily lifestyles, it’s not always easy for drivers to remember to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. But those signs are there for a reason and taking the time to pause completely could make the difference of life or death for you or your loved ones. If you or someone you love’s life is put to a stop by a serious accident, please call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Lanes on Interstate 77 were shut down around Statesville after a tractor-trailer crashed and spilled fuel onto the median Wednesday night.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer broke an axel when it crashed on the north-bound side of the highway near Exit 50, at around 8:30 p.m.
Both sides of I-77 were shut down for hours while crews worked to clean up the fuel. There is no word of serious injury yet.
Studies reveal that in 2010 alone, 3,675 people were killed and 80,000 injured in crashes involving trucks. When driving around these large vehicles, it’s important to stay alert and try to stay visible to the drivers. If you or a loved one is involved in an accident involving a commercial vehicle or otherwise, call the Attorneys at Robert J. Reeves P.C. at (704) 351- 7979.
Dec 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two people are hospitalized after a serious crash on Interstate 77 North in Huntersville.
The driver hit a ditch near the Gillian road exit around 3:30 a.m., ejecting both the driver
and the passenger.
According to reports, both the driver and the passenger were under the influence of alcohol.
The two people were transported to an area hospital with potentially life=threatening injuries.
Luckily, no other cars were involved in the crash.
The National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration estimates that an alcohol-related crash occurs in the United States every 32 minutes. Drunk driving is a problem that affects almost every American at some point in their lifetime, whether they experience it directly or indirectly. If you or a family member is affected by a DWI accident or is faced with a charge of DUI/DWI, call the most competent and trusted DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 3, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two fortunate people are suffering only minor injuries after being involved in a dangerous accident when their SUV flew off a bridge early Thursday morning.
A passerby first alerted emergency personnel just after midnight when a speeding SUV was spotted running off a bridge and overturning down a hill.
North Carolina Highway Patrol arrived on the scene at the 1900 block of Alexis-Lucinda Road near the town of Stanley.
Medics transported the young driver to the hospital. The passenger was treated and was able to be released at the scene.
According to troopers, the SUV was going way too fast and alcohol was a factor.
It is still unclear whether the underage driver will be facing any charges.
Studies reveal that over 10 million youths, ages 12 to 20, in the United States report they have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days. During that same period, binge drinking among that same age group was 17.4%. Drinking and driving among youths is a startling and scary reality. Parents and family members need to look out for warning signs that their child may be drinking and driving for the sake of their child and other road users. If you or a loved one is involved in a alcohol-impaired while driving accident or incident, you need a lawyer. Call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
All lanes of Interstate 85 North were shut down after a truck carrying hazardous material overturned early Tuesday morning.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation had to shut down I-85 around 6 a.m. at the U.S. 64 exit near Thomasville after the hazardous accident took place.
According to reports, crews were dispatched to clean up the scene of the accident. Motorists were advised to drive slow, pay attention and avoid distractions.
The DOT is conducted an assessment of the clean-up efforts and urged road users to use I-85 business as an alternate route.
All lanes of Interstate 85 have since been opened.
The Hazmat Summary of incidents that occurred while transporting hazardous materials reported that 2,821 incidents occurred while hazardous materials were in transit during 2012. Transporting hazardous materials is, unfortunately a necessary means of accommodating the demands of the lifestyles of which most Americans have become accustomed. And Transporting these materials by trucks is one of the primary means of distribution. When driving around these vehicles, be sure to stay alert and strive to remain visible to the drivers at all times. If you are involved in a serious incident involving hazardous materials or otherwise, call the experienced and competent Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A teenager is fighting for his life after being thrown from a truck in a crash early Saturday morning.
The accident happened around 1 a.m. Saturday morning at Highway 51 and Blair Road, off the exit ramp on Interstate 485.
The teenager was driving his pick-up truck when he collided with a Ford Mustang, hit a guardrail, and was thrown from the truck.
The teen was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center Main with life-threatening injuries.
Luckily, the driver of the Mustang was not injured in the crash.
An investigation continues into whether alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.
The leading cause of death among people ages 13-19 in the U.S. in 2007 was motor vehicle crashes. In fact, in 2009 alone, a total of 3,466 teenagers in the same age group died in motor-vehicle crashes. If you or a love one is hurt after a serious accident, don’t make the mistake of waiting to call an attorney. Call the most trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
