North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Charlotte, NC (May 7, 2021) – At 5:40 p.m. on the evening of Friday, May 7, a hit-and-run accident occurred at an intersection in Charlotte.
According to Charlotte officials, the accident took place at the intersection of Albemarle Road and Reddman Road. Two vehicles allegedly collided after entering the intersection at the same time. Police confirmed that one of the vehicles immediately fled the scene without stopping.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to the hospital for treatment, though their conditions are not yet known.
Police did not say if they caught the driver responsible for the accident.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina
Hundreds of thousands of people are injured in North Carolina car accidents every single year. In just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that approximately 119,000 people were injured in car accidents throughout the state. These accidents take on many different forms but hit-and-runs are among the most severe. This is due to the fact that a hit-and-run driver flees the scene without checking on the parties involved. If you have been harmed in a hit-and-run accident, it is imperative that you seek the help of a skilled attorney moving forward.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to become involved in a serious Charlotte car accident. However, this is the reality that far too many victims face every year. If you can prove that a hit-and-run driver is liable for your accident, you can be successful as you move forward with your claim. Speaking with an attorney can put you on the right path as you work toward results when it comes to your North Carolina personal injury claim.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents over the years. We understand how challenging the aftermath of an accident can be and offer our help and resources in your time of need. We will assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 for more information.
Notes: Maurer Law has a team of writers who utilize outside, as well as, secondary sources in the creation of these accident news posts. Some of these sources include but are not limited to local and state news reports, local and state police reports and bulletins, various social media platforms, and first-hand accounts of the injury accidents that occur in North Carolina from eyewitnesses. Our team has not independently verified the facts and information relayed in this post. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm right away and we will change the story to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would prefer that the story be removed from our site, please let us know, and will do our best to accommodate you.
Disclaimers: Our firm writes these stories in an effort to alert drivers in North Carolina about the dangers associated with driving in hopes that they will take additional precautions when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. We do not write these posts as a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in these posts should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.