What Happened:
North Carolina State Troopers say that two vehicles were racing before a wreck that killed a 2-year-old boy over the weekend on I-77.
Police have said that the toddler was in a car seat in one of the two vehicles racing down the interstate. The cars were racing shortly before 1 a.m. when the crash happened between Remount Road and West Boulevard exists on I-77.
Authorities say that one of the cars struck a guardrail before both eventually crashed into the median and came to a stop. The driver and another adult passenger that were in the same vehicle as the child were injured in the crash. Both were in serious condition at a local hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was ejected during the crash meaning that a total of three people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not made any announcements about charges, but are saying that they suspect alcohol is involved.
The North Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney’s Perspective:
As North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death attorneys, we have represented many innocent victims who have been hit by distracted, drunk, impatient or inattentive drivers. Police have not yet announced who was at fault in the recent accident, but the precise cause is less important than the tragic result.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a terrible accident, consider speaking with a North Carolina wrongful death lawyer to weigh your legal options. Just because the at-fault driver or bar owner faces criminal charges does not preclude the victims from seeking restitution through a civil lawsuit.
Helpful Info:
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