Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A portion of U.S. 52 North is closed after an motor-vehicle accident involving an armored truck Monday night.
Davidson County Emergency Crews received a call about the accident at around 9:15 p.m.
At least two people were involved in the crash, and details on the amount of vehicles are still forthcoming. EMS transported one person to an area hospital.
Crews had to close U.S. 52 North between MM 92 and 97.
After sundown, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition are all compromised. So if you will be driving at night, be sure that your vehicle is prepared for the road by checking the working condition of all lights and refraining from drinking alcohol. Avoid smoking while driving. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. Lastly, if you find yourself fatigued, make frequent stops for light snacks and/or exercise. If you are seriously injured in an auto-accident, call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A fatal crash on a Friday afternoon on U.S. 52 in Davidson County has left a Charlotte man and woman dead and another critically injured.
The man, 21, and the woman, 19, were both killed after the woman driver suddenly swerved the Ford Taurus sedan inot a guardrain and went off a bridge.
According to authorities, the car fell approximately 50 feet to its landing on Old U.S. 64 and then flipping onto an embankment.
A 16-year-old passenger was injured and transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Authorities confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not involved in the crash. A friend of the driver commented that the car was having steering problems prior to the crash.
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The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that drivers of even the most well maintained vehicles can be injured in a serious car accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to help you on your path to recovery. Call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of our attorneys today.
