North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Charlotte, NC (January 23, 2021) – Around 9 a.m. on the morning of Friday, January 22, a fatal pedestrian accident took place in Charlotte.
According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of Brookshire Boulevard near the area of I-485. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was crossing the road in the outbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle did not stop at the scene and was not discovered by police.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. The victim, identified as 54-year-old David Mercurius, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Police spoke with witnesses, who said that the driver of the vehicle that struck Mercurius was driving erratically before striking him. The vehicle has since been identified as a dark red Kia Forte.
The roadway was completely blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads due to the fact that they have no protection from harm. This is why they are most likely to lose their lives in pedestrian accidents involving passenger vehicles. In 2018, it is estimated that approximately 102 pedestrians lost their lives in horrific accidents due to the negligence of others. Losing someone that you love in one of these accidents can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. It is crucial that you seek the help of an accident attorney in your time of need after a collision.
Many families suffer greatly after they have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident in Charlotte. Losing someone close to you can turn your life upside-down in many ways. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will be able to pay for the bills that pile up against you. Having a Charlotte wrongful death attorney on your side can help you during this difficult time, especially as you face the complexities of North Carolina accident laws.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in serious pedestrian accidents over the years. We believe that families should never have to worry about how they will pay the bills following a fatal crash. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover aspects like medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 to find out how we can assist 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.