Johnston County, NC (April 3, 2021) – A man is dead and a baby suffered injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Johnston County. The crash took place on Friday afternoon around 1:15 p.m. on Highway 42 East near Thanksgiving Fire Road.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to a report from troopers, a 23-year-old man was driving a Toyota Camry northbound on Thanksgiving Fire Road. At the same time, a dump truck was traveling eastbound on N.C. 42. As the Camry driver attempted to turn onto N.C. 42, it collided with the dump truck. The truck struck the driver’s side of the Camry. The 23-year-old died at the accident scene. A baby who was occupying the Camry at the time of the accident was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The dump truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not identified anyone involved in the crash at this time. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
We wish to extend our most sincere thoughts and condolences to those affected by this tragic car accident in Johnston County.
Car Accidents in Johnston County 
Motorists in North Carolina face the risk of being involved in a crash each time they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. In 2019, there 5,080 reported car accidents in Johnston County. From this number, 1,399 people were hurt and 27 were killed. Sadly, the total number of car accidents in Johnston County has been on the rise over the past five years, although the number of serious and deadly crashes has remained relatively stable. Being hurt in a Johnston County car accident can result in serious and life-altering consequences. It is important for victims to remember that they could have important legal rights in the aftermath of the accident.
Most reported car accidents are caused by negligent drivers. These drivers may be distracted, speeding, impaired, or otherwise acting in a careless manner. When you or your family member has been affected by a negligent driver, you should immediately seek the services of a skilled and experienced car accident attorney. An attorney can make sure that your case is properly valued and that the negligent driver is held accountable for their actions.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we proudly serve innocent crash victims and their families following an injury accident. Johnston County car accident attorney Jason M. Burton has helped members of the local community for nearly 9 years. During this time, we have successfully recovered over 40 million dollars in total compensation for our clients and we would be honored to assist you as well. We will help take the weight off of your shoulders so that you can focus on your family and other important matters during this time.
Our team is here and ready to assist you. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We also handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so 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 via the link on our website or give us a call 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.