North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Hillsborough, NC (April 03, 2021) – One person died during a head-on collision between a tractor-trailer and a car on Highway 86 just outside of Hillsborough on Wednesday, March 31st.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said that the accident took place in the area of Efland Cedar Grove Road at about 7:00 a.m. when a sedan and a tractor-trailer collided head-on.
The road was closed for several hours. EMS, Orange County fire crews, and the sheriff’s office all responded to the site.
The victim’s name has not been released.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Hillsborough
North Carolina saw about 1,441 vehicular fatalities in 2016. This number represents a 4.4% rise from 2017 and 14 car accident-related deaths for every 100,000 North Carolina residents. Within that same year, 130,137 injury-causing collisions took place, a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Tragically, the majority of these deaths were easily preventable.
The aftermath of a Charlotte car accident can impact your life on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Speaking with a Charlotte personal injury attorney can help you move forward as you meet deadlines in your claim, as well as collect the evidence that is most useful in your case. You should never move forward with a claim without the help of an attorney. See our proven track record of success assisting those injured in North Carolina accidents at https://www.maurerlawpa.com/testimonials.html.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law are here to help you after an accident that is not your fault. We understand how traumatic the aftermath of a car accident can be, especially when a driver flees the scene immediately after it takes place. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to identify the party involved and hold them accountable for the harm that you have sustained. An attorney will be able to assist you during this challenging and complex time. If you have been injured in a car accident and wonder where you can turn, please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 to find out what options are available for 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 and 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.