Rose Hill, NC (October 14, 2021) – A 35-year-old Durham man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a UPS truck near Rose Hill on Wednesday morning. The crash took place just before 5:00 a.m. on Interstate 40 near mile marker 378.
According to police, Cedric Rogers, of Durham, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of I-40. Rogers truck was parked or stopped in the outside lane when it was hit from behind by a UPS tractor-trailer. The accident happened about 10 miles from the Pender County border.
Rescue workers rushed to the scene to provide treatment. Ultimately, Rogers succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The UPS truck driver was not injured in the crash. Police continue to investigate at this time. There is no word on whether the truck driver will face any charges.
No further details are available.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Cedric Rogers following this fatal accident near Rose Hill.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
A serious or fatal accident in North Carolina can happen in a matter of seconds. One minute you may be driving down the road and minding your own business on the way to your destination and the next you can find yourself as the victim of a negligent driver. Many serious injury accidents in North Carolina are unavoidable due to the fact that the negligent driver places the other motorist in a position from which there is no escape. The most common types of serious and fatal car accidents involve drivers who are inattentive or distracted in some way causing them to strike other vehicles or pedestrians.
Although the impacts of a North Carolina truck accident can be devastating for victims and their loved ones, there are remedies available. Under the law, a victim’s next-of-kin can bring a wrongful death claim against the motorist who caused the crash. This typically occurs when a driver has engaged in negligent, careless, or intentional actions which resulted in the death of an innocent person. The types of compensation recoverable in North Carolina wrongful death claims include payment for pain and suffering, funeral and medical bills, and loss of companionship, and potentially more.
Truck Accident Attorneys in Rose Hill
Wrongful death claims are complicated and should only be handled by a skilled lawyer who is knowledgeable in this area of the law. Trying to handle the claim yourself or going with an inexperienced attorney is a recipe for disaster. Rose Hill truck accident lawyer Jason M. Burton has assisted numerous families struggling with the sudden loss of a loved one. At Burton Law Firm, you can rest assured knowing that we will do everything we can to protect you when you are at your most vulnerable. We pride ourselves on obtaining compensation for those who have been victimized by negligent drivers.
Our firm is standing by to assist you. We offer free consultations at all times. To schedule your appointment with our attorneys, please contact us using the form on our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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