North Carolina Crash Kills Two People, Leaves Two Hospitalized | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

A fatal car crash in Onslow County, North Carolina (NC), claimed two lives and sent two others to the hospital with serious injuries. The wreck on Pony Farm Road occurred when a speeding driver who got behind the wheel while intoxicated hit a ditch and had his car roll over. According to News Channel 12, two passengers were thrown from the car before losing their lives.


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The driver left the scene of the crash but later called a cab to go to the hospital to visit his fiance who suffered injuries in the accident. State troopers were alerted by the cab company and, as a result, the at-fault driver was arrested. He faces many charges, including felony DWI and felony death by vehicle.

The families of the victims should consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss their legal options. For information about what to do after a car wreck, take a look at this consumer report written by an experienced injury lawyer in North Carolina.

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