Oct 31, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A potentially explosive crash happened Monday morning after a tractor-trailer hauling dynamite overturned on Interstate 85.
According to Randolph County EMS, the crash occurred just after 6:45 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-85 at mile marker 111 near Main Street/U.S. Highway 311 near High Point.
The tractor-trailer was carrying ammonium nitrate slurry and blasting caps.
Crews worked to separate the blasting caps from the ammonium nitrate so that the interstate could be cleared for other drivers.
Traffic was initially diverted from both directions of the interstate to Main Street, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation.
The sensitive nature of the situation prompted DOT officials to recommend evacuation of homes and buildings within ½ mile of the intersection of Archdale Road and I-85. A local elementary school was evacuated upon requests from authorities.
As of 11 a.m. the elements contained in the truck were stable and all ignition sources were eliminated.
Studies conducted in year 2010 reveal that an estimated 276,00 large trucks were involved in motor vehicle crashes. Of fatalities resulting from those crashes, 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. Large trucks and commercial vehicles have an inevitable presence on our roads and highways to meet the demands of our society and economy. So it’s important that all road users learn to share the road. Stay alert around large trucks and make an effort to stay visible to drivers of these vehicles. If you are involved in a serious accident with a large truck or tractor-trailer, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 31, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Multiple rescue crews were called to the scene of a multi-car crash on Nations Ford Road in Southwest Charlotte late Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Nations Ford Road between Hebron Street and Arrowood Road.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg police, the crash also managed to damage nearby property. Crews are working on the scene. It remains unclear how many people were injured in the crash.
Charlotte Fire Department crews also worked for some time to free at least one victim trapped in a vehicle.
Injured victims are being rushed to area hospitals for treatment.
There are certainly advantages to motor-vehicle travel. However, it’s also no mystery that certain safety-related disadvantages come along with the convenience offered by motor vehicle travel. In fact, studies conducted by the NHTSA in 2010 reveal that 90 deaths occurred per day due to motor vehicle crashes that year. In short, practicing safe driving and appropriate precautions is a necessary part of being a responsible driver. If you find yourself in the midst of serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys will assist you in finding a successful an appropriate path to recovery. Call today.
Oct 30, 2012 | Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
An investigation continues after a fatal motorcycle crash occurred Sunday night in Concord.
According to police, a 41-year-old Harrisburg man was traveling southwest on Roberta Road in Concord when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Investigators found that speed was a contributing factor in the crash. However, no other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
Speeding costs lives and as the speed of a motor vehicle increases, the chances of being in a potentially fatal crash increase exponentially. This fact is especially dangerous for motorcyclists who are especially vulnerable to injury or death on the road. So it’s important that motorists stay aware of motorcycles and bikers stay visible to other drivers. If you are involved in a serious accident, take a critical step on your path to recovery by calling the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 30, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Charlotte driver is dead after a crash involving two trucks at a traffic light Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at the intersection of Brookshire Boulevard and Grove Road after a man drove his truck into another truck that was stopped at an intersection. According to witnesses, the driver who caused the crash was driving erratically directly before the crash.
When emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the driver of the truck that caused the crash was dead. Luckily, no one else was hurt in the crash.
Studies from year 2010 show that a startling 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. However, there are precautions you can take that can help protect yourself and your family on the road while also decreasing the number of deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. Firstly, never drink and drive. Also, obey all posted speed limits. Avoid distractions like texting. Stay alert and never drive while fatigued. Lastly, always wear a seat belt or proper restraint. If you still find that you or a love one is faced with the unthinkable, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A driver suffering from a medical condition drove into a Charlotte home Saturday
According to police, a call came in for a vehicle driving erratically south on Route 60. Shortly after the call, the car was reported to have veered off the road and into a house at 6139 Route 60 in Charlotte.
The driver, a woman from Sinclairville, was found to have suffered from a medical condition that had caused her erratic driving and the resulting crash.
The woman was treated on the scene and was later transported to Erie County Medical Center for further treatment.
Luckily, occupants of the home at the time of the crash did not suffer injury.
Driving with a known medical condition that could potentially impair your ability to drive is a sticky situation. The possibilities are even more bleak when the individual suffering from such a condition is unaware of its existence. Conditions that can impair driving can include dementia, mini strokes, seizures, and sleep attacks among others. If you believe you may be suffering from a condition that has the potential to affect your fitness to drive, contact your physician to have an open talk about your limitations. If you are involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys are the best at what they do and can be there to assist you along every step in your path to recovery.
