The State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to Sgt. Barry Burnette of the SHP, 45-year-old Nigel Wiggins left his lane of travel and crossed over the dividing line, striking McCullough’s vehicle head-on. McCullough died at the crash scene while Wiggins was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center with serious injuries.
Troopers are still investigating the cause of the crash and charges are pending against Wiggins.
Our condolences go out to the family of Justina McCullough following this tragic crash in Greene County.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina
A tragedy can happen at any time on the roadway. You may be following all the rules and driving carefully but a negligent driver can change all of that in a matter of seconds. Last year in North Carolina, more than 1,400 people were victims of fatal car accidents in our state. There are just over three fatal crashes reported in North Carolina every day.
After a deadly accident occurs, police must carefully investigate the scene to determine how the accident took place and which driver should be held responsible. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another motorist, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. A North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death and is typically started by the deceased’s next-of-kin.
Wrongful death claims are complicated and should only be handled by an experienced attorney. North Carolina wrongful death lawyer Jason M. Burton is here to help. For your free consultation, please 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.
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