Greensboro, NC (March 26, 2021) – A man was killed after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 near Gibsonville. The crash took place on Friday, March 26th at approximately 1:00 a.m.
Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were called to the crash scene. According to a report from investigators, 34-year-old William Curtis Walker, of Gibsonville, was operating a vehicle on I-85 when he was involved in a single-car crash around 12:30 a.m. Walker was walking away from the accident site when he was hit by a Virginia man that was traveling northbound in a 2003 Kenworth tractor-trailer.
Walker was crossing the highway on foot when he was hit. He suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. There is no word on whether the driver of the tractor-trailer will be charged for his role in the crash. An investigation is underway at this time.
There is no further information available.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of William Curtis Walker following this fatal crash in Guilford County.
Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina 
A North Carolina pedestrian crash can and often does lead to serious injuries and even death for victims. Pedestrian crashes take place on our roadways each day and are some of the most serious types of accidents that we see. These crashes take place in an instant and can change the lives of those affected forever. In 2018, our state experienced 225 deaths due to pedestrian crashes, up more than 12% from the year before. Both pedestrians and drivers should always remember to exercise caution when they are on the roadways.
Sadly, many pedestrian crashes take place due to the fault of the drivers involved. Distraction, impairment, speeding, and failing to yield the right of way can all play a role in pedestrian crashes. Negligent drivers on our roadways are responsible for thousands of crashes every year and often the pedestrian is not at fault when they are injured at the hands of a motorist. Police must carefully investigate each pedestrian accident in order to determine who should be held responsible.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident in North Carolina, you should seek the services of an attorney who will fight hard for you during your time of need. At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help following a serious crash. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in North Carolina know what needs to be done to make sure you receive the compensation that you deserve during this difficult time. While no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, your settlement can help you when you are facing an unexpected tragedy and have to deal with sudden expenses that you did not anticipate.
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