North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Charlotte, NC (March 2, 2021) – At 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, March 2, a hit-and-run crash took place at an intersection in Charlotte.
According to Charlotte officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Albemarle Road and North Sharon Amity Road. Two vehicles collided after entering the intersection at the same time. One of the vehicles fled the scene. It is not known if the police caught up with the driver who fled.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. One or more victims in the vehicle that remained at the scene were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time.
Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina
Hit-and-run accidents have been happening more and more over the years. In 2015 alone, approximately 737,100 hit-and-run collisions took place in the entirety of the U.S., with a large percentage of these crashes happening in North Carolina. These accidents can be incredibly serious and involve a driver who flees the scene of an accident after it occurs. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you may be feeling helpless and alone. It is crucial that you have the help of a legal advocate on your side every step of the way.
Being injured in a hit-and-run accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a Charlotte car accident that is not your fault. Many people flee the scene of an accident due to reckless reasons including distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, and more. If you have suffered from serious injuries due to a hit-and-run driver, it will be up to you to show, with your attorney, that another party is to blame for your accident. This is why you should seek immediate help when it comes to your North Carolina personal injury claim.
Our Charlotte accident attorneys at Maurer Law are here to assist you after you have suffered immensely due to a car accident in North Carolina. We understand how traumatic these accidents can be and offer our help to you in your time of need. We have the knowledge and resources to assist you through this challenging time in your life. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial aspects. Please 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 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.