Raleigh, NC (May 23, 2020) – The Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene of a pedestrian crash on Friday. The crash took place around 10:25 p.m. at the intersection of New Bern Avenue and Lord Berkeley Road.
Police say that the pedestrian was seriously hurt. He was rushed to a local area hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The pedestrian’s identity has been withheld at this time.
Police say that the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. No other injuries were reported.
No further details regarding the crash have been released.
Raleigh Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents take place every day in North Carolina. The number of deaths and serious injuries due to pedestrian crashes in our state continues to rise each year. Drivers must always remain vigilant when they are traveling in areas where pedestrians can be found including intersections and marked crosswalks.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a Raleigh pedestrian crash, you may have valuable legal rights. Jason Burton is a skilled Raleigh personal injury attorney who is not afraid to take your case to trial if necessary. Attorney Burton has assisted hundreds of accident victims following catastrophic crashes.
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