Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The search for two missing teens is heating up, as the Fairfield County Chief Deputy has announced that information gathered through the investigation leads the police to believe the missing teens crashed their vehicle while on their way to Myrtle Beach last weekend.
Jake Ziegler and friend Ray Pierce went missing Saturday while on the way to Myrtle Beach. Both teens are 18 years of age.
Jake’s mother believes that her son is still alive and fighting to stay that way. She believes that her son “is in a ditch off to the side of the road at a bend. It’s got some heavy brush covering, you’re gonna have to look down there. But if anybody could please-my son doesn’t have much longer if he’s alive. I believe he is.”
The Deputy believes if the boys did crash anywhere, it would have happened around mile marker 48. Apparently, one of the boy’s cell phone is ” pinging” along I-77 between exits 45 and 48. The last communication with the boys was at 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, when Ziegler sent a text message that ” pinged” off of a Rock Hill cell phone tower.
Accordingly, the boys reportedly left for the beach after a party in Sherrills Ford, N.c., early Saturday morning.
Strangely, a Belk store clerk told the police that she had sold the missing teens clothing. The police are going to watch the surveillance videos to attempt to verify the clerk’s story.
According to WMBF, the two boys were driving a 2006 Green Pontiac G-6. The license plate reads BDD-8844. The parents are currently offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who has any information leading to the whereabouts of the teens.
The Catawba County Police are requesting that you contact them at (828)-465-8301 if you have any information regarding the boys.
Car accidents happen all the time. No matter how careful you may be, you never know how careful the people driving around you are. Safety tips and precautions must be taken at all times on the road to protect yourself, and the other drivers. When driving late at night, know your surroundings. There could be intoxicated people on the road, and even if you see them, they may not see you.
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Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A fatal crash on a Friday afternoon on U.S. 52 in Davidson County has left a Charlotte man and woman dead and another critically injured.
The man, 21, and the woman, 19, were both killed after the woman driver suddenly swerved the Ford Taurus sedan inot a guardrain and went off a bridge.
According to authorities, the car fell approximately 50 feet to its landing on Old U.S. 64 and then flipping onto an embankment.
A 16-year-old passenger was injured and transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Authorities confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not involved in the crash. A friend of the driver commented that the car was having steering problems prior to the crash.
With today’s busy and demanding lifestyles, regular maintenance of your car may sometimes take a back seat to other pressing obligations. However, waiting until the last minute to make necessary repairs or maintenance could be placing yourself, your family and/or other road users in danger. Luckily there is a simple solution. Drivers should always keep up with their car maintenance schedule by referring to the owner’s manual or maintenance log book and speaking to a trusted mechanic.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that drivers of even the most well maintained vehicles can be injured in a serious car accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to help you on your path to recovery. Call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of our attorneys today.
Oct 19, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte residents and parents are voicing concerns about bus stop safety for children.
The fear is that cars speeding past stopped school busses and ignoring rules are placing children in danger of being injured or possibly even killed on there way on and off of the bus.
North Carolina State Troopers are aware of these concerns and are on the lookout for drivers who do not stop for the school bus arm.
According to authorities, drivers that are speeding to get to work and drivers that aren’t paying attention will speed past busses, placing children that are getting onto the bus in danger. This behavior seems to be a trend during both morning and afternoon routes.
Bus drivers have echoed these opinions as well.
Of the 1,368 poeple that have died in school transportation related crashes since 2001, 7 percent of these fatalities accounted for occupants of school transportation vehicles, and 21 percent for non-occupant fatalities. School busses carry our most precious cargo. So practicing safe driving around school transportation vehicles cannot be over emphasized. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our Attorneys can investigate every aspect of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our attorneys at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman is dead after an early morning crash near Freedom Drive on Sunday.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, the 36-year-old woman was driving a Nissan Maxima at around 3:45 a.m. on Edgewood Road when she veered to the right, running into the curb, then over-corrected causing the car to run off the left side of the road.
The car came to a stop by hitting a tree head-on, crushing the front end of the car.
The woman, not wearing a seatbelt, died from her injuries about an hour after the crash at Carolinas Medical Center.
Luckily, no one else was injured in the crash. Police are continuing investigations into the cause of the crash.
It’s a scary thought, but it only takes a split second of inattention to lose control of a motor vehicle and wind up injured or possibly even dead. That’s why it’s important for drivers to stay alert and avoid driving while fatigued or distracted. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident call the experienced Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Hire the best accident attorneys with which you and your family can invest the upmost confidence.
Oct 19, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a violent crash between a CATS bus and a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tyvola Centre Driver and West Tyvola Road when the bus and the tractor-trailer collided causing the CATS bus to turn over on its side.
According to Medics, nine people were rushed to area hospitals, including the bus driver.
A spokesperson for CATS says that the bus was making a routine stop when it was hit in the rear by the tractor-trailer. At the time of the crash the bus had 11 passengers.
Charlotte Mecklenburg police on the scene had to shut down all inbound and outbound lanes on Tyvola Road for several hours while conducting an investigation of the crash. The road was reopened around 8 p.m.
No charges have been filed as of yet.
Although truck drivers are generally required to have skills above that of the normal driver, the size of these vehicles provides reason enough to exercise extra vigilance in their presence. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our experienced litigators will investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire our skilled accident attorneys so that you and your loved ones can rest easy and feel confident on your path to recovery.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
At least two were critically injured in a violent crash in north Charlotte Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 4:15 p.m. on Statesville Avenue at the I-85 Service Road when a vehicle flipped, trapping at least one person inside. Over a dozen firefighters were working for 15 minutes to extract the person from the car.
Both people involved in the crash are suffering from serious injuries and were transported to Presbyterian Hospital.
The peak hour motor vehicle crashes occur in Charlotte is between 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour traffic presents a unique mix of problems since many drivers are leaving from work fatigued, stressed and ready to get home. To make matters even worse, there are a lot more drivers on the road. So it’s not surprising that rush hour accidents occur more frequently. If you are driving in rush hour traffic, stay alert and aware of what is happening around you and ahead of you. Try leaving early for your destination so that you wont feel as if you have to hurry. If you know you will be in traffic for a while, find an enjoyable radio station or book on tape to ease the stress of traffic.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident during rush hour or any other time of day. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
