North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Mt Airy, NC (January 24, 2021) – Around 10:47 p.m. on Saturday night, January 23, a victim was killed in a fatal accident on a major highway.
According to Surry County officials, the accident happened on I-74 around the area where it meets with I-77. Three passenger vehicles collided with one another in the area for reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved were heavily damaged as a result.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. One person, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Nobody else was injured.
The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes as police cleared the scene.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol continues its investigation into the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina
Every month, hundreds of people are killed as a result of car accidents in the state of North Carolina. According to statistics taken in 2017, approximately 1,287 people were killed in the state of North Carolina as a result of these accidents. These accidents happen due to many common reasons such as driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have lost someone you love as a result of a collision, you and your family might be feeling helpless and confused. It is important that you seek the help of an attorney in your time of need.
The aftermath of a fatal collision might be one of the most difficult things that your family has ever faced. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down as you grieve the loss of a loved one and attempt to handle the bills on your own. Speaking with a Charlotte wrongful death attorney can put you on the right path as you work toward the results you deserve. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in North Carolina car accidents at www.maurerlawpa.com.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in North Carolina accidents over the years. We believe that you have many options moving forward and should always have the help of an attorney by your side. Suffering fatal losses due to an accident might be one of the most devastating things that you have ever endured, which is why we offer our help to you. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Charlotte that you can rely on at (844) 817-8058.
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.