Morganton, NC (March 24, 2021) – Two pedestrians were taken to a nearby hospital after being hit by a car in Morganton on Wednesday, March 24th. The collision took place on South Sterling Street at the intersection with West Union Street.
According to Officer A. Paterno with the Morganton Police Department, both pedestrians sustained head injuries and were taken to Carolinas Health Care System in Morganton. There is no word on the conditions of the victims. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt in the crash. Police are still investigating the collision at this time. No one involved has been identified.
It is not clear if any charges are expected to be filed. No further information is available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to the victims of this pedestrian accident in Morganton. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
Pedestrian accidents in North Carolina take place each day and multiple times per day. These accidents have a high rate of injury and death. In fact, about 12% of all reported pedestrian crashes resulted in death in 2019. A much greater percentage of pedestrians were hurt when they were struck by vehicles. Many pedestrians are put in a difficult spot and a crash may be unavoidable due to the actions of a negligent driver. When a pedestrian crash does occur, the results are often, unfortunately, catastrophic.
Being involved in a North Carolina pedestrian accident is a life-changing and devastating event for both the victim and their family. Although the crash itself can be tragic, you could have important and valuable legal rights in the aftermath of the collision. Under North Carolina law, a personal injury action can be sustained against a driver who was responsible for the collision. This means that you could be entitled to recover compensation, including pain and suffering, lost wages, payment of medical bills, and potentially more following the crash. Only an experienced attorney, however, can truly advise you regarding your claim.
At Burton Law Firm, we have assisted accident victims throughout the Triangle area for more than 9 years. Raleigh personal injury attorney Jason M. Burton stands ready to assist during your time of need. No matter what challenges you are facing, we are here to help and we will make sure that the other driver is held accountable for their actions. Since 2012, our firm has successfully recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for innocent accident victims and their families and we would be proud to help you as well.
We are standing by to take your call at any time and our firm always provides a free consultation and case evaluation to all potential and prospective clients. Our firm handles most cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no attorney fee until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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