Goldsboro, NC (November 15, 2020) – Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was hit by a car in Goldsboro on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred on Old Grantham Road near Crestwood Drive in the Mar-Mac community.
The Goldsboro Police Department, along with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, responded to the scene of the incident. According to officials, the child was in or near the road when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling on Old Grantham. The child was seriously injured in the crash and was later airlifted to the hospital, according to Wayne County spokesman Joel Gillie. There is no information regarding the vehicle that struck the child and no other injuries have been reported at this time.
The State Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the injured child and his family following this incident in Goldsboro.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
Each day across North Carolina, there are numerous pedestrian accidents that take place. These incidents occur throughout all areas of the state, including major cities and rural areas, and can happen on busy highways or quiet neighborhood roads. All pedestrians, regardless of their location, are at risk of being struck and seriously hurt in a crash involving a motor vehicle. Pedestrian accidents in North Carolina can cause serious and life-altering injuries for victims. Drivers must always remain alert for pedestrians, and especially for young pedestrians, while they are driving.
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in a North Carolina pedestrian accident, you are likely to need legal representation. Many pedestrian accidents occur due to driver negligence. If this is the case, you could have valuable legal rights against the negligent driver, including the right to file a lawsuit in order to obtain compensation for your injuries. In cases where you were seriously hurt, the stakes are high and you should never attempt to handle the matter on your own as you could end up selling yourself short and not receiving the amount of compensation to which you are legally entitled.
At Burton Law Firm, our North Carolina pedestrian accident attorneys are standing by ready to help. We bring the experience and knowledge that you will need to make sure justice is served in your case. Our firm fights tirelessly for the rights of innocent crash victims and we will ensure that the negligent driver is held responsible for their actions. Since 2012, we have helped recover more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for our clients and their families.
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