Fayetteville, NC (February 21, 2021) – Police in Fayetteville have identified a man who died in a car accident in the city on Friday, February, 19th. The crash was originally reported at around 9:00 p.m. on Raeford Road near Ireland Drive and Montclair Road.
According to officers, the victim, now identified as Mario Baldwin, was driving a 20212 Mercedes C300 when his car collided with a 2013 Ford Explorer. Following the crash, Baldwin’s Mercedes left the roadway and slammed into a utility pole. Police and rescue workers arrived at the scene where they pronounced Baldwin dead as a result of his injuries.
The other driver has not been identified and it is not clear at this time if there were any other injuries to report. The outside lanes of Raeford Road were closed following the crash as motorists were urged to find alternate routes of travel if possible.
An investigation into the accident is still ongoing at this time. Anyone with information on the crash should contact Officer C. Biggerstafff or the Cumberland County Crime Stoppers.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Mario Baldwin following this tragic fatal crash in Fayetteville.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
North Carolina can be a dangerous and deadly place for drivers. The number of reported car accidents in our state has increased consistently from 2014-2019. In 2014, there were approximately 220,000 crashes reported in our state. By 2019, the number had risen to approximately 280,000. In 2019, more than 1,400 people were killed in North Carolina car accidents and about more than 80,000 sustained some type of injury. Many victims of car accidents in North Carolina are hurt because of negligent drivers and not through any fault of their own.
There is certainly nothing more devastating than the sudden loss of someone you love. These fatal crashes take place daily on our streets and highways. When an innocent motorist dies in a crash, the victim’s family may have a valid claim for compensation. Under our state’s law, a deceased victim’s next-of-kin has the right to file a wrongful death action within two years of the date of death. These actions can seek a variety of compensation, including pain and suffering, lost wages, reimbursement of medical and funeral bills, and possibly more. An experienced attorney is needed to guide you through this process.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we bring nearly a decade of experience handling difficult claims. North Carolina wrongful death lawyer Jason M. Burton has successfully recovered over 40 million dollars in total compensation for his clients since 2012. From our office in Raleigh, we serve all areas in eastern North Carolina and would be proud to help you.
Our team stands ready to take your call at any time. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We also handle most cases on a contingency fee basis so you will not owe us anything until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please contact us at https://www.jmburtonlaw.com/contact-us/ or give us a call 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.