North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Hickory, NC (January 26, 2021) – Around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, January 25, a woman was killed in a fatal crash on a Hickory highway.
According to police, the accident happened in the southeast lanes of NC-70 when one vehicle crossed into the other lane of traffic in the area. This caused the vehicles to collide head-on forcefully.
The driver who was driving the vehicle in the wrong lane of traffic was identified as 26-year-old Aaron Lee Walker, who was intoxicated at the time of the accident. He was arrested on charges of death by motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, and more.
The driver of the vehicle that was struck has since been identified as 61-year-old Leisa White, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident due to traumatic injuries.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes following the collision.
No further details have been released. The investigation continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina
DUI accidents are some of the most devastating accidents that happen on our roads. In 2018, statistics showed that approximately 11,345 accidents occurred involving DUI drivers. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye and lead to catastrophic results, some of which involve fatalities. Losing someone that you love in a fatal crash might be one of the most devastating things that you have ever experienced. It is vital that you have help every step of the way.
Nobody ever expects to lose someone they love in an accident. However, this is the reality that many families face every single year. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will be able to move forward financially. If you can show that another party was intoxicated at the time of your loved one’s accident, you can bring a successful claim against a negligent party. Losing a loved one in a Charlotte car accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. You should be prepared to speak with a wrongful death attorney in Charlotte as soon as possible.
At Maurer Law, our attorneys are here to help you after you have suffered losses due to a car accident. We understand how challenging it can be to face the loss of a loved one, especially if you are unfamiliar with North Carolina accident laws. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of losses. Please 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 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.