Greensboro, NC – David Robinson Dies in Gate City Blvd. Hit-and-Run Crash

Greensboro, NC (August 3, 2020) – A 53-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place in Greensboro on Sunday, August 2nd. The crash happened on West Gate City Boulevard near the intersection with West Meadowview Road.

The Greensboro Police Department was called to the scene of the crash shortly after it took place. According to reports, David Robinson was crossing the road when he was hit by a white work van. After striking Robinson, the driver of the work van fled the scene before police could arrive. Robinson was found lying in the roadway and was pronounced dead by medical workers at the crash scene.

Police have not released any further details on the driver involved in the crash. There were no other injuries reported and the Greensboro Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating at this time. No additional details are available.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.

We offer our condolences to the family of David Robinson following this tragic hit-and-run accident in Greensboro.

North Carolina Hit-and-Run Accidents  Greensboro, NC - David Robinson Dies in Gate City Blvd. Hit-and-Run Crash

According to statistics that are reported by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 1,472 fatalities reported on our roadways in 2018. A substantial number of these fatal accidents were hit-and-run crashes. In North Carolina, it is a felony to leave the scene of a crash involving injury to another person and violators can face stiff punishments including jail time and probation. In addition, hit-and-run drivers can also face civil liability for their actions.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina, you should act as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. The days and weeks following the accident are crucial. This time can feel like a whirlwind of activity with medical visits, calls from the insurance company, and juggling your finances, all while trying to return to some semblance of normal. The last thing you should be concerned with is trying to handle a complicated legal matter on your own. This is where a skilled North Carolina personal injury attorney can help.

At Burton Law Firm, we have helped numerous crash victims and their families in the aftermath of serious accidents. We understand what you are going through during this difficult time and we know that things can easily seem overwhelming. Our team takes a compassionate and client-centered approach to every case and we treat each client as if they were our own. This strategy allows us to take most of the stress off of you as you focus on the things that are most important in your life and plan how to move forward following a major event.

Let us help you fight for the compensation that you need and deserve. We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. To schedule your appointment, please contact us through 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.

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