North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Salisbury, NC (January 5, 2021) – Around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, January 5, a pedestrian accident with injuries occurred in Salisbury.
According to officials, the collision took place at the intersection of Sherrills Ford Road and Cameron Drive. Police confirmed that a pickup truck was initially pulling out onto the road from a driveway when it was struck by a moped. The driver of the truck got out when he was suddenly struck by a passing SUV.
The accident was so severe that it caused all of the vehicles to catch on fire. Police confirmed that the vehicles were badly damaged as a result.
The driver of the pickup truck who was struck by the SUV was immediately flown to the hospital by medical helicopter. His injuries are considered life-threatening in nature.
The roadway was blocked in the area for some time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents on our roads. This is due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm. In 2018, it was estimated that approximately 102 pedestrians were killed as a result of North Carolina accidents. When drivers are not paying close attention to the roads around them, pedestrian accidents happen in the blink of an eye. It is important that you speak with a dedicated accident attorney after one of these horrific accidents.
Being injured in a Charlotte pedestrian accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. When drivers are too focused on their phones or traveling well over the speed limit, a pedestrian accident could occur in the blink of an eye. It is important that you understand your options moving forward with a claim so that you can be successful during these difficult times. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in North Carolina pedestrian accidents at www.maurerlawpa.com.
Our skilled and dedicated attorneys at Maurer Law have diligently assisted those injured in pedestrian accidents over the years. We understand how challenging it can be to face the aftermath of a pedestrian accident on your own and the trials that you may face along the way. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 for more information.
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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.