Hillsborough, NC – Three Killed in Crash on NC Highway 57

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Hillsborough, NC (July 1, 2021) – Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a triple fatal crash near Hillsborough on Thursday morning. The accident took place around 6:45 a.m. on North Carolina Highway 57.
According to troopers, 21-year-old Timothy Dylan Williams, of Burlington, was traveling northbound in a Hyundai sedan. At the same time, 53-year-old Ricky Lee Willard, of Timberlake, was traveling southbound in a Ford SUV. For unknown reasons, Williams veered off the road to the right. He overcorrected his vehicle and traveled left of center before crashing head-on with Willard’s vehicle. Williams, Willard, and Willard’s passenger, Regina Murphy Willard, all died at the accident scene.
Troopers believe that speed was a primary contributing factor to the crash. The road was closed between N.C. 57 nad Strouds Creek Road. Motorists in the area were urged to find alternate routes of travel. An investigation is underway.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the families of the victims following this tragic car accident in Hillsborough.

Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina  Hillsborough, NC - Three Killed in Crash on NC Highway 57

Serious and fatal accidents take place every day in North Carolina. Many of these crashes occur on major highways. These highways have higher speed limits, more congested traffic, and a large concentration of negligent drivers. All of these factors combine to result in an environment where it is common to experience serious car accidents on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many innocent victims are involved in these accidents and are often injured or killed due to the actions of negligent motorists.

When you have been involved in a North Carolina car accident, your world can be changed in an instant. You are likely to feel a great amount of anxiety and uncertainty regarding your future after the crash. As medical bills begin to rise and you receive treatment in the weeks following the collision, it is normal to wonder if you will ever be able to regain the life that you enjoyed before the crash. These injuries can take a long time to heal, resulting in frustration and psychological trauma apart from the physical pain that you are experiencing.

Fortunately, you have options available to you. If you did not cause the crash, North Carolina law provides you with the legal right to bring a personal injury claim against the driver. Car accidents in North Carolina frequently result in serious personal injury and property damage, and it is important to have a trusted attorney by your side who understands the law and can help you work through this difficult time in your life. While you are focused on your recovery, your attorney can fight for your legal right to obtain compensation to help you heal from your injuries.

North Carolina car accident lawyer Jason M. Burton treats each case as if it were his own. Mr. Burton understands that the fight for justice begins with a caring and compassionate attorney who will do everything possible to achieve the goals of the client.

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