Wilmington, NC (January 17, 2021) – Police and rescue workers responded to the scene of a collision involving a fleeing driver in Wilmington on Friday, January 15th. The crash occurred along Market Street.
Deputies with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were pursuing Cory Rayburn and trying to serve a felony warrant at a local hotel. Rayburn failed to comply with deputies and instead got into an SUV and fled the scene. As he traveled down Market Street at a high rate of speed, Rayburn crossed over a concrete median and collided head-on with another SUV. Rayburn was then apprehended by authorities. Two people inside the other SUV were injured in the accident and were transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. The victims have not been identified at this time.
The eastbound lanes of Market Street were closed for nearly two hours as officials worked at the crash scene. Drivers were advised to find alternate routes of travel.
There is no additional information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the victims of this crash in Wilmington.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
A North Carolina car accident can be a traumatic experience for crash victims. Every day throughout our state, multiple innocent people are injured due to the actions of careless and reckless motorists. While we all would like to assume that we are safe when we get into a car, the reality is that driving comes with a significant amount of risks. We never know when we could become the victim of a negligent driver’s actions.
Following a car accident in North Carolina, you may have certain valuable legal rights. Although the crash itself is often very stressful and can impact you in many ways, it is important to remember that you could be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Under our state’s law, you could receive payment for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially more. A North Carolina car accident attorney can evaluate your case and advise you about the value of your claim and your potential recovery.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we take pride in helping those who have been hurt on our roadways. From our office in Raleigh, we assist innocent crash victims throughout eastern North Carolina. For more than eight years, our team has worked on behalf of our clients and their families to obtain more than 40 million dollars in total compensation and we would be honored to assist you as well.
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