Currituck, NC (September 3, 2021) – An 11-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a crash that took place in Currituck County. The accident originally happened on Monday, August 30th on U.S. Highway 158.
According to a report, the girl was crossing US 158 after leaving Currituck Middle School. As she crossed the street with her brother, the girl realized that she had dropped an object in the roadway. As she went back to retrieve the item, she was struck by a car that was traveling southbound on the highway. The girl was airlifted to a hospital in Norfolk with serious injuries. The driver remained at the scene following the crash.
Following an investigation, officers determined that alcohol played a role in the collision. Marijuana was also found in the driver’s vehicle. The driver, later identified as Daniel Deweese, was charged with driving while impaired and speeding in a school zone. He was taken to the Currituck County Jail.
The victim was not identified. No further information has been released.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the injured victim at this time. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Currituck County Car Accident 
A North Carolina car accident can be a dangerous and devastating event for accident victims. In 2019, more than 100,000 people suffered injuries in crashes that took place throughout our state. The injuries sustained in a car accident can range from minor to severe. In more serious cases, victims may be hospitalized for an extended period of time and will face a long road to recovery. High medical costs, missed time from work, and the inability to support yourself and your family can all occur following a car accident in North Carolina.
If you have been involved in a crash and are feeling anxious about your future, you are not alone. It is common to be concerned about the financial, physical, and emotional impacts of the accident as you move forward. Obtaining the compensation that you deserve is an important step on your path to recovery. Under no circumstances should you have to be financially responsible for the negligent and irresponsible actions of another motorist.
At Burton Law Firm, Currituck County personal injury attorney Jason M. Burton proudly serves the local community. For more than eight years, we have helped those in need throughout the eastern North Carolina area. We take pride in making sure that our clients are fully compensated for their injuries and that they can move forward following a devastating accident. Since 2012, we have successfully recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for crash victims and their families and we would be proud to help you as well.
Currituck County Personal Injury Lawyer
We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm offers a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We handle most injury cases on a contingency fee basis so there is no obligation to you until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a Currituck County personal injury lawyer, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call any time 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.