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Hubert NC Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Earl Dupey, Jr.

Published on: January 5, 2014 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentleman named Earl Dupey, Jr. was killed on New Year’s Eve while apparently walking along the edge of an Onslow County road.

Reports indicate that Mr. Dupey was hit around 8:00 pm on N.C. 24 by a pickup truck that did not stop following the accident. Police apparently found parts of a sideview mirror from a Chevrolet or GM truck at the scene. Mr. Dupey was transported to a Wilmington hospital for treatment but did not survive his injuries. There is no indication as to whether he would have survived had the driver stopped as required by law following the accident.

Pedestrian James Edward Springs Killed in Charlotte Bus Accident

Published on: January 5, 2014 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentleman named James Edward Springs was tragically killed on Friday evening in an accident involving a tour bus.

According to reports, the accident happened around 10:00 pm on Interstate 85 southbound near Brookshire Boulevard. It is not clear what caused the accident. Mr. Springs was apparently a pedestrian when the accident happened.

Utility Worker Jereme Holt Killed in US Highway 17 Accident

Published on: September 1, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentleman named Jereme Holt was working on fiber optic cables along U.S. Highway 17 in Pender County on Tuesday when he was hit by a car and killed.

According to reports, Mr. Holt and his crew had placed safety cones out and working in a right turn lane when a pickup truck hit them. Only Mr. Holt suffered injuries. The driver of the pickup truck has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

Raleigh Pedestrian Seriously Injured in South Wilmington Street Accident

Published on: September 1, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A woman walking across South Wilmington Street in Raleigh was seriously injured after being struck by a car. The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon. The victim was taken to WakeMed with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

It is not clear how this accident happened and whether the driver of the vehicle should have seen the pedestrian. Hopefully, the investigating officers will be able to determine how and why this serious accident occurred.

Durham Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Brian Long

Published on: August 7, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentleman named Brian Long was walking along Guess Road just outside of Durham, NC on Monday when he was struck and killed by a motorist.

The tragic accident happened around 12:15 pm and apparently the roadway has a very narrow shoulder at this location. It is unclear from reports why the driver did not see Mr. Long walking along the roadway. A second person with Mr. Long suffered minor injuries.

In many pedestrian cases there is a question whether the driver should have seen the pedestrian due to various road conditions or because the accident was at night. In this case, the accident was during the daytime so it is certainly questionable as to why this accident occurred. Read more about NC Pedestrian Accident. Read more on this tragic wreck.

Cary Pedestrian Mohamed Farhan Seriously Injured in Accident

Published on: June 24, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A Cary gentleman named Mohamed Farhan was seriously injured late Thursday when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Jones Franklin Road and Crossroads Boulevard in Cary, North Carolina.

The accident happened around 10 p.m. and apparently Mr. Farhan was in the crosswalk when the accident happened. He was hit by a Chrysler PT Cruiser and it is not clear whether charges will be filed against the driver of the Chrysler.

Greensboro NC Accident Kills Pedestrian on Interstate 40

Published on: June 19, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentleman named Raeshawn Perry was walking along the shoulder of Interstate 40 in Greensboro when he was struck and killed by a passing motorist.

The accident happened near the exit of I-40 and Martin Luther King Boulevard sometime around 5:00 am. Greensboro police have arrested the driver of the car that struck Mr. Perry and charged him with several crimes arising from the wreck including misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

Greensboro Woman Arrested For Hit-and-Run Accident that Killed Calvin Hendrix

Published on: April 29, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

A gentlemen named Calvin Hendrix was walking along High Point Road early in the morning of April 13 when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene and Mr. Hendrix did not survive the crash.

After several weeks of diligent police work, the driver of the car, Breanna Newkirk, has been arrested. She has been charged with several crimes including felony hit-and-run.

Burlington Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Two Men

Published on: April 4, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Terrance Daniels and Herbert Moody were seriously injured last week when struck by a hit-and-run driver in Burlington, NC.

The accident happened on South Graham Hopedale Road early in the morning. Apparently, a white SUV struck the two men as they were walking along the road. The SUV driver apparently stopped and looked at the severely injured men and then fled the scene. Police are still looking for the vehicle.

No Charges in Garner Bus Stop Accident That Killed Maria Jimenez

Published on: April 3, 2013 | by Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC

The N.C. Highway Patrol has announced that no charges will be filed against the driver who hit and killed Maria Jimenez near a Garner school bus stop.

What happened in this terrible accident is not clear but reports indicate the young girl crossed Highway 50 into the lane of traffic of the driver. Apparently, the school bus had its yellow lights on but had not stopped so the red lights and traffic stop arm were not activated.