Holly Springs, NC (December 3, 2020) – Police in Holly Springs responded to the scene of a serious injury crash involving a pedestrian on Thursday, December 3rd. The crash took place at the intersection of South Main Street and Highway 55 around 10:00 a.m.
According to the Holly Springs Police Department, there were three vehicles involved in a crash near the intersection. One of the vehicles struck a pedestrian who was walking near the roadway. The pedestrian, who has not been identified at this time, sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. The accident caused Highway 55 to be closed in both directions for several hours while authorities worked at the scene to investigate the crash. There is no word on whether anyone else was injured or whether any charges are expected to be filed.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured victim in this pedestrian crash in Holly Springs.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
Pedestrians who are involved in injury crashes in North Carolina are far more likely to suffer injuries than motorists who are in cars or larger vehicles. The rate of injuries in a North Carolina pedestrian crash is well over 80%. In 2018, there were 2,435 reported pedestrian accidents, and 2,210 reported injuries, along with 225 fatalities. Not only are pedestrians more likely to be hurt in the accident, but they are also more likely to be seriously hurt and even killed when the crash occurs.
If you have been affected by a pedestrian accident in North Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation. Many pedestrian accidents take place due to the negligence of other motorists. These drivers operate their vehicle in a careless manner by speeding, driving while impaired, texting while driving, and engaging in other violations of traffic and safety laws. Often, this negligent behavior leads to accidents, serious injuries, and even deaths, that were otherwise preventable.
At Burton Law Firm, we have the skills and experience needed to help when you find yourself in a difficult situation. We know what you are going through and we want to help. North Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer Jason M. Burton brings more than eight years of experience to your case and we have recovered more than 40 million dollars of total compensation for our clients since 2012. We would be honored to assist you as well. Regardless of your circumstances, we can help ensure that you will be fully compensated for your injuries and that you will not be left financially responsible for the careless actions of another driver.
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