North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Salisbury, NC (December 31, 2020) – Around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, December 31, a woman was killed in a fatal accident in Salisbury.
According to the State Highway Patrol, the accident took place in the northbound lanes of I-85 around the area of Julian Road. A woman’s vehicle became disabled, which is when she got out of her vehicle for help. A tractor-trailer in the area did not stop and struck the Buick and then the woman.
Paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident. The woman was pronounced deceased as a result of severe trauma.
Even though the truck caught on fire, the driver was able to safely get out of his vehicle without harm.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe accidents that take place on roads throughout the state of North Carolina. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 102 pedestrians were killed as a result of these accidents within the state. Losing somebody that you love in a fatal crash might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured, especially if you believe that another party is to blame. You should always be prepared to speak with an attorney.
Losing a loved one in a North Carolina pedestrian accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to an accident caused by another party. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder where you can turn on a financial level. It is important that you seek the immediate help of a North Carolina wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Maurer Law, our accident attorneys are here to aggressively protect your rights after an accident that was caused by another party. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling and offer our assistance to you in your dire time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and so much more. You have options moving forward. Please contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 for the help you deserve.
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.