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Workplace Accident in Hudson, North Carolina Seriously Injures Worker

Published on: January 6, 2021 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Hudson, N.C. (January 6, 2021) – A very serious workplace accident in Hudson, North Carolina has left worker Alan Rothernberger with significant injuries.

The accident happened when Mr. Rothernberger was trapped in a machine at the Sealed Air Corp. plant for around 45 minutes. According to the limited information available, Mr. Rothrenberger was threading a machine when his body was pulled into the machine resulting in severe crushing injuries.

Not surprisingly, the family of Mr. Rothernberger is seeking answers as to why this happened. Presently, the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health division (OSHA) is investigating the incident.

Delco, North Carolina Accident Results in Serious Injuries

Published on: December 30, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Delco, N.C. (December 30, 2020) – A very serious accident in Delco, North Carolina has resulted in serious injuries to a car driver.

The accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 74-76 and N.C. Highway 87 sometime on Wednesday morning. According to available information, a pickup truck pulled out from a stop sign at the intersection into the path of an oncoming car. The impact of the collision caused the car to flip over resulting in serious injuries to the car driver.

Reports indicate that the pickup truck driver may have been blinded by the sun. However, in such circumstances, the pickup truck driver clearly should not have advanced into the intersection. North Carolina drivers have a duty to proceed into an intersection only when doing so can be done safely and after maintaining a proper lookout. There is no indication as to whether any charges have been filed as a result of this collision but charges would seem appropriate against the pickup truck driver in this instance.

Campground Fire in Bryson City, North Carolina Results in Death of Young Man

Published on: December 1, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Bryson City, NC (November 29, 2020) – A young man named Blake Lantz was tragically killed in a fire at a campground in Bryson City, North Carolina on Sunday evening.

The fire apparently started in one camper and spread to nine different campers. At this point it is not clear what started the fire. Blake’s brother was injured in the fire but fortunately survived.

Hopefully, the local fire department will perform a detailed cause and origin analysis to determine the cause of this tragic fire. In some cases such as this, the person responsible for the fire may have insurance that can help the family of the victims with their losses.

Jonas Gilchrest Killed in Greensboro NC Accident

Published on: November 18, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Greensboro, NC (November 18, 2020) – A gentleman named Jonas Gilchrest passed away on Tuesday from injuries sustained in an accident in Greensboro, North Carolina on November 3.

The accident occurred around 3:45 pm on Randleman Road. According to available information, Mr. Gilchrest was walking across the street when he was hit by a man driving a Nissan Rogue SUV.

Mr. Gilchrest was transported from the scene to a local hospital but he tragically passed away on Tuesday.

Jaime Batcher and Dylan Poole Killed on Wet Roadway in Iredell County, North Carolina

Published on: November 13, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Iredell County, NC (November 13, 2020) – A young woman named Jamie Batcher and a young man named Dylan Poole were tragically killed in an accident in Iredell County on Thursday morning after their vehicle hydroplaned.

The tragic wreck happened on N.C. Highway 115 near the intersection with Pisgah Church Road. According to available information, Mr. Poole was driving his Ford pickup truck when it hydroplaned across the center line and hit an oncoming Jeep.

Mr. Poole and Ms. Batcher, who was a passenger in the Ford pickup driver by Mr. Poole, were both killed. The driver of the Jeep was seriously injured and ultimately taken to Wake Forest Baptist for medical care.

Breeann Doyle Injured in Granville County, NC Wreck

Published on: November 10, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Granville County, NC (November 4, 2020) – Breann Doyle Injured in Granville County, NC Wreck

A woman named Breeann Doyle was injured in a wreck last Wednesday near Oxford, North Carolina in Granville County. The wreck happened as Ms. Doyle was riding as a passenger in a vehicle that ran off the roadway and struck a tree.

There is no indication as to why the driver of the vehicle lost control and went off the roadway. The driver has been charged with failure to maintain lane control. Ms. Doyle was taken to Duke University Medical Center for treatment of her injuries and we certainly hope for her to have a speedy recovery.

Raleigh NC Crash on Spring Forest Road With Impaired Driver Kills Man

Published on: November 9, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Raleigh, NC (November 7, 2020) – Spring Forest Road in Raleigh Fatal Collision

A tragic fatal collision happened early Saturday morning on Spring Forest Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The wreck happened at the intersection of Spring Forest Road and Green Road in the Brentwood section of Raleigh.

The woman driving her Audi was apparently speeding and impaired when she hit another vehicle broadside at the intersection. A man in the second vehicle did not survive.

Kenansville NC Crash With Tractor Trailer Injures Mother and Three Children

Published on: November 9, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Kenansville, NC (November 6, 2020) – Tractor Trailer Crash Seriously Injures Mother and Three Children

A tractor trailer ran a red-light on Friday near Kenansville, North Carolina and hit a car carrying a mother and three children. The wreck happened around 8:50 am at the intersection of NC Highway 24 and NC Highway 50.

The driver of the tractor trailer was cited for running the red light. The mother and three children were transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for treatment of serious injuries.

Richard Bell and Yolanda Ross Seriously Injured in Windsor, North Carolina Crash

Published on: November 5, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Windsor, NC (November 5, 2020) – Richard Bell and Yolanda Ross Seriously Injured in Fatal Windsor, NC Crash

A very serious accident near Windsor, North Carolina on Friday afternoon has resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to Richard Bell and Yolanda Ross.

The wreck happened on U.S. Highway 13 near the intersection with NC Highway 305 just before 1:00 pm on Friday. According to available information, a man driving a Kia car south on US 13 traveled left of center and hit the Ford SUV driven by Mr. Bell and occupied by Ms. Ross.

Floyd Butler Killed in Boiling Springs NC Crash

Published on: October 23, 2020 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Boiling Springs, NC (October 23, 2020) – Floyd Butler Killed in Boiling Springs NC Crash

A gentleman named Floyd Butler was tragically killed in a crash on Thursday near Boiling Springs, North Carolina.

The wreck took place on NC Highway 87 near Wildwood Drive at just before 5:00 p.m. According to available information, Mr. Butler was driving northbound on Highway 87 when a man traveling southbound overcorrected and hit Mr. Butler.