Elizabeth City, NC (February 14, 2022) – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after a hit-and-run accident in Elizabeth City on Monday, February 14th. The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on North Hughes Boulevard near the intersection with Beech Street.
According to the Elizabeth City Police Department, a 30-year-old man was walking near the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle. When officials arrived, they found the man lying in the road suffering from serious injuries. An ambulance transported the victim to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time.
Following an investigation, police found a nearby vehicle in a parking lot that matched the description of the vehicle involved. The driver of the vehicle was later located and was taken into police custody for questioning. There is no word on whether any charges have been filed at this time.
Anyone with information should contact the Elizabeth City Police Department or the Elizabeth City Crime Line.
No further details have been released at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those affected by this pedestrian crash in Elizabeth City.
North Carolina Pedestrian 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 an Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City
At Burton Law Firm, we have assisted accident victims throughout the Triangle and eastern North Carolina areas for more than 9 years. Elizabeth City 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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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.