Fayetteville, NC (January 4, 2021) – A fatal car accident took place in Fayetteville on Monday, January 4th. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. on Airport Road.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol, along with officers from the Fayetteville Police Department, responded to the crash scene. There is no word on the cause of the accident at this time. Police have not released any details on the number of vehicles involved or the identity of the deceased victim. The crash caused Airport Road to shut down for about an hour and a half while officers and investigators worked at the scene. Motorists were advised to use caution and to find alternate routes of travel if possible.
Anyone with additional information regarding the crash is asked to contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this tragic fatal car accident in Fayetteville.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
Fatal car accidents take place across North Carolina every day. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 1,442 fatalities in North Carolina traffic accidents in 2019. This number represented an increase from the year before when the state reported 1,396 fatalities in traffic crashes. Many victims of fatal accidents are killed due to the negligence of another motorist. Speeding, reckless driving, impairment, and other negligent driving behaviors are often the cause of serious and fatal accidents on North Carolina’s roadways. Police must carefully investigate each accident in order to determine the cause and which driver should be held responsible.
If you have lost a loved one in a traffic crash, our thoughts are with you. There is certainly nothing more devastating or heartbreaking than the sudden loss of a family member, especially when your family member was killed by the negligence of another driver. Under North Carolina law, a victim’s next-of-kin, or personal representative, may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim in certain situations. These claims must be filed within two years of the date of death and can include claims for compensation based on lost wages, funeral bills, medical bills, loss of companionship, punitive damages, and more. These claims are complicated and should only be handled by an attorney with experience in this area.
At Burton Law Firm, we fight hard for our clients and their families during their time of greatest need. North Carolina wrongful death attorney Jason M. Burton has assisted clients throughout eastern North Carolina for more than eight years. During that time, we have proudly recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation.
Our team stands ready to assist you at any time. We always offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We also handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not pay us a fee upfront and we do not receive compensation until we obtain a recovery for you. To schedule your appointment, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.