North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Kannapolis, NC (November 23, 2020) – After 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, November 22, a fatal accident took place on a highway in Kannapolis.
According to Rowan County officials, the accident took place in the southbound lanes of I-85 around the area of Old Beatty Ford Road. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles collided with each other in the area, causing one of the vehicles to catch on fire. The vehicles involved were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were present at the scene. One victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. It is not known if any parties were injured as a result of the accident.
Due to the severity of the crash, the roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina
Fatal accidents happen every single day in the state of North Carolina. In 2017 alone, it was determined that approximately 1,287 people were killed in fatal accidents due to the negligence of others. These accidents, which can typically be prevented, continue to take place due to many different reasons each year. Some of the most common reasons for fatal crashes include distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. If you have lost someone you love in an accident, it is important that you seek the help of an accident attorney in your time of need.
Losing a loved one in a fatal collision can impact your life in many different ways. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay for the bills that pile up against you. Nobody should ever have to worry about how they are going to afford the bills after they have lost someone closest to them. It is important that you have the help of a North Carolina wrongful death attorney in your time of need. See our proven track record of success helping those who have lost loved ones in North Carolina car accidents by visiting us at https://www.maurerlawpa.com/testimonials.html.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have dedicated our lives to helping those who have lost loved ones in fatal North Carolina car accidents. It is true that no amount of money can bring back somebody whose life has been taken in a fatal accident. However, it can help you move forward on a financial level when you need it the most. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in North Carolina at (844) 817-8058 for more information on how we can assist you.
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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.