Dec 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte man is facing charges of DWI after hitting and killing a pedestrian early Friday morning on Prosperity Church Road in northeast Charlotte.
The crash happened around 3:45 a.m., between Loganville Drive and Pantherville Drive when the man hit and killed a pedestrian that was walking his dog.
Police say the pedestrian died a few moments after the incident. His dog was taken to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Animal Care and Control Bureau for treatment for a broken hind leg.
The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested on the scene and charged with DWI. Additional charges may be pending.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, 32,885 people were killed in traffic collisions in 2010, which includes the 10,228 fatalities that resulted from drunk driving crashes. Drunk driving has affected families across the U.S. and beyond. If you or someone you know is hurt in a DWI accident or otherwise, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
No charges have been filed after a weekend crash that killed a motorist driving a moped.
The 48-year-old motorist was riding a moped when he was hit by a SUV Saturday morning.
According to witnesses, the accident happened at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Stalings Road when the motorist ran a red light and was struck and killed.
Recent research has shown an increase in the sales of scooters, a motor vehicle that is largely unregulated as compared to other motor-vehicles. With this rise in sales, the number of wreck involving two-wheeled vehicles has increased as well. That’s why it’s especially important for all road users to rmember to share the road and remain alert of what is happening around them. If you have been in a motor-vehilce accident involving a scooter or otherwise, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
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.
