North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Charlotte, NC (February 28, 2021) – At 11:26 p.m. on Saturday night, February 27, a hit-and-run crash took place at an intersection in Charlotte.
According to officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Freedom Drive and Edgewood Road. Few details have been released but it is believed that two vehicles collided after entering the intersection at the same time. One of the vehicles fled the scene without stopping to check on the other party.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were called to the scene. One or more victims in the vehicle that remained at the scene were hospitalized.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for some time.
It is not known if the police caught the driver responsible for the accident. Their investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of car accidents in the state of North Carolina. These accidents take on many forms but some of the most severe are hit-and-run accidents. These catastrophic accidents occur when a driver strikes another vehicle and then flees the scene. When a driver flees the scene of an accident, they could be risking the lives of those in the other vehicle. If you have been injured in a serious hit-and-run accident and you know that another party is to blame, you have options moving forward.
Being hurt in a Charlotte car accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever faced. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a hit-and-run driver who was not looking out for your well-being after an accident. Drivers flee the scene of an accident due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. If you have been hurt in a collision and you are unsure about where you can turn, you have many options. It is important that you speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney.
At Maurer Law, our Charlotte accident attorneys have dedicated our lives to assisting those injured in serious North Carolina car accidents. We believe that you should never have to stand alone after you have been injured in a car accident, especially when you have evidence that you can use to prove that another party is at fault. Speaking with an attorney can put you in the right state of mind and provide you with the resources you need at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Charlotte at (844) 817-8058 to find out how we can help you.
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.