Charlotte, NC (October 18, 2020) – Charlotte police investigated a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Saturday, October 17th. The crash was reported just before midnight in the 1800 block of Beatties Ford Road.
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, along with Mecklenburg EMS units, responded to the scene after the crash took place. When officials arrived, they found a pedestrian lying in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no additional injuries reported in the crash. The deceased victim has not been identified at this time. Police have offered few details on the events that led up to the crash and there is no word on whether any charges are expected.
An investigation into the incident is underway at this time. Anyone with any information on the crash is asked to contact detectives at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. No further details are available.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this tragic pedestrian accident in Charlotte.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
There were almost 3,000 reported pedestrian accidents in North Carolina in 2018, with over 90% of accidents resulting in injuries to the pedestrian. A pedestrian has no means to protect themselves from the tremendous force and impact of a collision with a vehicle. Further, many pedestrian accidents occur so suddenly and unexpectedly that the pedestrian is unable to make any evasive maneuvers to avoid the crash. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are seriously hurt or lose their lives as a result. In 2018, North Carolina saw a 12.5% increase in the number of pedestrian deaths, with 225 deaths reported, compared to 200 in 2017. This number follows a troubling trend nationwide with an increasing number of pedestrian crashes and deaths.
If you have been hurt or affected by a North Carolina pedestrian accident, you should seek to protect your legal rights. While not every pedestrian crash is caused by a driver, many of them are. Drivers can cause a pedestrian accident due to distraction, impairment, speeding, and more. Many drivers are inattentive to the roadway and fail to see pedestrians until it is too late. Just a single second of distraction can lead to a catastrophic occurrence. In these situations, the pedestrian or their family should speak with an attorney in order to pursue compensation for the crash.
North Carolina pedestrian accident attorney Jason M. Burton can help if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation. Mr. Burton knows what needs to be done to hold a negligent driver responsible for their actions. Following a serious crash, the last one thing you want or need is to be held financially accountable for the reckless actions of other individuals. We will make sure you receive the compensation you need to move forward with your recovery.
Our team is here to help you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. To schedule your free appointment, please contact Burton Law Firm via the link or give us a call at any time at (833) 623-0042.
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