Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Transportation Department employee died after his dump truck was rear-ended by another dump truck on N.C. 12 Saturday.
According to a North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper, a dump truck being driven by a 36-year-old man hit another dump truck from behind. A 45-year-old man was driving the second truck, which caught on fire, killing the driver inside.
The driver of the first truck was injured and taken to an area hospital. The men were removing sand from the highway that resulted after Hurricane Sandy.
The highway had just reopened Saturday. It was closed for several hours Sunday before the Department of Transportation re-opened it.
Studies from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reveal that 3,675 people were killed and 80,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2010. During that same year, 276,00 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you will need an attorney to protect your rights and get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Police are continuing their search for a suspect after a pedestrian crossing the street in east Charlotte was severely injured in a hit-and-run accident Sunday night.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officials, the crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Albemarle Road.
The vehicle was traveling inbound when the car struck the victim pedestrian, throwing him to the ground in the roadway.
The vehicle continued to travel and made a u-turn before reaching Sharon Amity Road. According to authorities, the vehicle then passed the crash scene and continued toward the intersections of Redman Road and Central Avenue.
Witnesses on the scene describe the vehicle as a red or burgundy SUV, possible a box style Jeep Cherokee.
The vehicle has damage to the front end and was leaking fluid after leaving the scene.
The victim of the crash was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In 2010, 4,280 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 70,000 were injured in motor-vehicle crashes in the U.S. Sharing the road is a responsibility of all road users, pedestrians and drivers alike. Drivers should always be on the lookout for pedestrians and pedestrians should always remain visible to drivers. If you are involved in a serious accident with a motor-vehicle, call the 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, 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.
