Anita Gatling and Bessie Saunders Killed in Elizabeth City, North Carolina Accident

Elizabeth City, NC (January 28, 2021) – Anita Gatling and Bessie Saunders were tragically killed in an accident near Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

The accident happened on January 19 on the U.S. Highway 17 bypass at around 10:00 am.  According to available reports, Ms. Gatling was a passenger in a car driven by Ms. Saunders that their car was stopped along the roadway.  A man driving a Honda sedan then hit their vehicle from behind.  The resulting crash caused the death of both Ms. Gatling and Ms. Saunders.  Ms. Gatling was 62 years old and Ms. Saunders was 75 years old and they were both from Sunbury, North Carolina.

The driver of the Honda has been charged with failure to reduce speed and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

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The lawyers at Hendren Redwine and Malone have helped victims of serious accidents across North Carolina.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and have questions about your legal rights, please contact Hendren Redwine & Malone and ask to speak with Mike Malone.  Our lawyers have helped families of wrongful death victims across the state of North Carolina and we have handled many cases in Raleigh, North Carolina where this wreck occurred.

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