Four young men, only 18-years-old, were involved in a car accident in which one of the victims lost his life near the intersection of Highway 33 and Shiloh Farm Road in Tarboro, North Carolina (NC). According to Eyewitness News 9, police believe the driver fell asleep behind the wheel and, as a result, drove the car into a ditch.


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The teen who died was in the backseat. A passenger in the front seat was injured, and another backseat passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and is listed in serious condition.

It is always a tragedy when a young life is lost in a car accident. The victims and the family of the young man whose life was taken should consider speaking with a wrongful death attorney in North Carolina to see what legal options are available to them.

The at-fault driver fell asleep behind the wheel which is considered negligent behavior. To learn more about the risks and liability associated with drowsy driving, read this article written by an experienced injury lawyer in North Carolina.

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