Burlington, NC (April 12, 2022) – A 94-year-old woman was hurt when she was struck by two vehicles in Burlington on Sunday, April 9th. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sharpe Road and Lakeside Avenue.
The Burlington Police Department responded to the scene. According to reports, Ethel Murray was walking near the intersection when he was hit by the passing vehicles on Lakeside Avenue. One of the vehicles was described as a grey Honda Civic while the other was a black Mitsubishi Lancer with a red spoiler. Neither car remained at the scene after striking Murray.
Several bystanders came to her aid before paramedics arrived and transported her to a hospital where she is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are still actively searching for the hit-and-run suspects at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department.
No further details are available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to Ethel Murray in the aftermath of this hit-and-run accident in Burlington. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Injury Accidents 
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 Burlington 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.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Burlington
At Burton Law Firm, we have assisted accident victims throughout the Piedmont region of North Carolina for more than 9 years. Burlington 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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