Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two teens are in critical condition after a violent car crash involving two vehicles on College Avenue Monday morning.
The 18-year-old male who caused the crash was traveling approximately 70 mph in a 55 mph zone when he lost control of his car, crossed the centerline and struck another car.
The teen was driving a small, green Honda, which was reduced to a crumpled pile of metal after the collision. First responders had to cut away the roof to extricate two passengers from the back of the car.
The driver is in critical condition at Carolinas Medical Center Main, along with another teen who was riding with him at the time of the accident. Other passengers have since been released from area hospitals.
A North Carolina Highway Patrol spokesperson has reported that the car that was struck contained three people who, luckily, did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.
The teen was charged with reckless driving and no operator’s license, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol. Witnesses one the scene also confirmed that he did not own the car he was driving.
Family members of the teen driver say that he is not doing well and remains in critical condition.
Speeding triples the chances of being involved in a traffic collision and is the leading factor in fatal crashes. Obeying the speed limit is not only a matter of complying with the law. It is a way of practicing safe driving that could make the difference of life or death for you, your loved ones, as well as other road users. If you are injured in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
According to Department of Transportation officials, the seemingly endless construction on the final stretch of Interstate 485 is on schedule.
The project has been running for months and causing countless traffic complications and backups.
The project includes connecting I-485 to I-85, and widening I-85 near Concord Mills.
The busy stretch of highway sees as many as 120,000 drivers a day.
The project manager claims that the last stretch of the loop should be finished by December 2014, a date long awaited by many Charlotte drivers.
Studies by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration reveal that one in every ten construction site workers are injured every year. Roadway work zones are hazardous for workers and motorists. So it’s important for motorists to always obey work-zone speed limits and stay especially alert for workers and hazards. If you are injured in a serious motor-vehicle accident, call trusted the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. You can speak directly with one of our attorneys and find out how to work out a successful recovery plan for you and your loved ones.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Traffic was brought to a standstill after a multi-car wreck in south Charlotte Friday morning.
The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on Interstate 77 southbound at Arrowood Road and involved four cars.
Although details are still forthcoming, one person was transported to an area hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash remains unclear.
According to studies conducted in 2007, the fewest number of deaths resulting from traffic crashes occur early in the morning. That’s because these hours see significantly less traffic. However, accidents still happen and just because it is early in the morning, doesn’t mean drivers do not need to practice safe driving techniques. No matter what the time of day, if you or a love one is involved in a serious accident, call the talented Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after a multi-car crash in north Charlotte Friday morning.
The crash was reported around 9:45 a.m. in the 8100 block of University City Boulevard, about a quarter-mile north of the U.S. 29-N.C. 49 split.
According to a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson, it took a crew of 14 firefighters almost 25 minutes to free a motorist from the wreckage.
Medics say two people have been transported to Carolinas Medical Center. One person was suffering from potentially life-threatening injuries.
Details on the cause of the crash are still forthcoming.
Motor-vehicle studies reveal that driving 35 miles per hour is two times more likely to kill someone than if they were going 30 miles per hour or less. Speed is the most common factor in motor-vehicle collisions. Obeying the speed limit can make a difference of life or death for you and your loved ones. If you suffer an injury in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
In the continuing effort to make our roads safer, Police set up DWI checking stations in Mecklenburg County over the weekend, resulting in over 140 charges filed.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were stationed in the 8300 block of Nations Ford Road from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. There, a total of 82 charges were filed, including five DWIs, 14 driving while license revoked, four no insurance, one no seat belt, and one open container.
Saturday, CMPD, UNCCPD and Pineville Police Department collaborated in the DWI checking station in the 2200 block of Central Avenue. Officials filed another 60 charges during the four-hour campaign.
Out of the charges filed on Saturday, 10 were DWIs, 15 driving while license revoked, two open container, one possession of cocaine with intent to deliver/sell, two carry of concealed weapon and one possession of marijuana.
In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes. These fatalities accounted for 31 percent of motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. that year. It’s no surprise that police across the nation are cracking down on drunk driving. There is never a good excuse for drinking and driving. If you know you will be drinking, arrange for transportation ahead of time and always have a backup. When you or someone you love is involved in a serious accident, call the DUI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
