Burlington, NC (February 7, 2021) – A 50-year-old Gibsonville woman was hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Burlington on Friday afternoon. The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m in the PVA of University Commons at 1449 University Drive.
The Burlington Police Department responded to the crash scene. According to officers, Anna Meyers was walking through the parking lot when she was hit by a red pickup truck. The driver of the pickup fled the scene following the collision. Rescue workers arrived and transported Myers to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill where she was listed in stable condition.
The Burlington Police Department is investigating the incident and is actively searching for the driver of the pickup truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact the BPD at 336-229-3500. Individuals can also call the Alamance County Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100.
We wish to offer our most sincere thoughts and well-wishes to Anna Meyers following this hit-and-run accident in Burlington. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Injury Accidents 
In 2019, there were 285,074 car accidents in North Carolina, according to statistics maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. According to these same statistics, more than 125,000 people were also injured in these crashes. Both the number of crashes as well as the number of injuries represented an increase from the year before as the roadways became more dangerous. As the population of the state continues to increase and more drivers are on the roadways, we can expect to see a continued rise in the number of reported crashes as well as the number of injuries.
A North Carolina car accident can be a devastating and life-changing event. There are various types of serious injuries that occur, including head trauma, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, soft tissue damage, and more. These injuries are painful and may also have a very prolonged recovery period. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident in our state, it is important to have an attorney by your side who can help to make sure that you receive the compensation you need and deserve.
At Burton Law Firm, North Carolina personal injury lawyer Jason M. Burton is here to help when you need us the most. From our office in Raleigh, we help victims of injury crashes throughout Burlington and the Alamance County region. For more than eight years, we have assisted our clients in receiving compensation to offset serious losses and we would be honored to assist you as well. The crash is no doubt a tragic event but it does not have to define your future.
Our team is standing by to help you at any time. We always provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that there is no payment 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 any time at (833) 623-0042.
Note: Burton Law Firm utilizes a variety of outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These sources include news bulletins, police reports, first-hand accounts, news stories, as well as additional outside sources. For this reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our office or writing staff. If you find information that is not correct about an accident that we have written about, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can promptly correct the information. If you would prefer that we remove the story, contact us directly and we will make every effort to remove the story in a timely manner.
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.