Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte driver died in an early morning crash after his car veered off the roadway and hit some woods Monday.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were the first to arrive on the scene at the 7800 block of Belhaven Boulevard around 3:30 a.m.
A 29-year-old driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
The man, driving a BMW passenger vehicle veered off the road into a wooded area, coming to a halt on a hill at a 45-degree angle. The car then caught fire.
The two police officers on the scene attempted to free the man from the fiery vehicle as firefighters began to show up.
The passenger was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are still working to find the cause of the fatal accident.
In years 2008 & 2009, motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death. Whether it’s day or night, safe driving techniques can make the difference of life or death for you and your loved ones. If you find yourself in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A woman is dead after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street early Wednesday morning in Charlotte.
It happened near the 8100 block of University City Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., according to 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
Investigators closed University City Blvd eastbound from Chancellor Park Drive to Shopping Center Drive until 4:30 a.m. as CMPD’s Major Crash Investigation Unit processed the scene.
Police say the victim appeared to be a woman on her way home from work. The driver of the SUV that hit her will not be facing charges since he was not speeding and was going through a green light at the time of the fatal crash.
Recent studies suggest that there is a significantly higher probability that a pedestrian will be struck and killed in a car crash during dark hours than during light conditions. For obvious reasons, drivers should be particularly alert while driving in the dark as vision is greatly reduced. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serous accident, day or night, the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can help you in finding your most successful path to recovery. Call now at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A man is in jail on a $1 million dollar bail after being involved in a suspected DWI wreck Sunday that killed a tow truck driver.
The 50-year-old man was driving his box truck on Carolina Beach Road near McQuillan Drive when he drove into the now deceased 55-year-old man who was helping a motorist on the road.
The driver fled the scene, but was stopped nine miles down the road by police.
The man is charged with second-degree murder, driving whilc impaired, felony hit-and-run, habitual driving while impaired and driving while his license was revoked.
The man was unable to reduce his bail after the District Attorney after highlighting the man’s eight DWI convictions, 11 license suspensions, and a previous hit-and-run conviction.
The man’s court date for the accident is November 29.
In 2009, there were 10,839 fatalities from crashes involving a driver with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or higher. This number accounts for 32% of the total traffic fatalities that year. Every single day drunk drivers are getting behind the wheel and putting other road users at risk. It’s important to always be on the lookout for someone driving erratically and to notify the proper authorities when appropriate. If you or a loved one is involved in a drunk driving accident or a charge of DWI, call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte teen is dead after a dangerous wreck in Rowan County Sunday Morning.
According to authorities, the single vehicle accident happened around 9 a.m. on Goodnight
Road after the 14-year-old driver exceeded the speed limit and struck a tree.
The driver died on the scene.
North Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing an investigation into the crash; however, authorities did say that charges are pending.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, speed is a factor in about one in three fatal crashes. As the speed of your car increases, the chances of being involved in a car crash increase exponentially. If you or a loved on is involved in a serious speed related accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A serious crash brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 485 during rush hour Friday evening.
The accident happened on the innerloop of I-485 around 5:40 p.m. near the South Boulevard intersection. Crews closed one of two lanes to work the scene.
One person was transported to a nearby hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, according to MEDIC.
Backups stretched for at least four miles past Johnston Road on the innerloop.
Crews were able to clear the scene and reopen the highway around 7:30 p.m.
Recent studies in Charlotte reveal the peak hour motor vehicle crashes occur is between 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour traffic brings on an entirely new set of risks as more vehicles are on the road and people hurry to get home. If you are involved in a serious accident during rush hour or otherwise, Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
