High Point, NC (December 9, 2020) – Two people were injured in a crash that took place on East Lexington Avenue in High Point. The crash occurred on Tuesday, December 8th at approximately 4:43 a.m. near the intersection with Meadowlawn Avenue.
Officers with the High Point Police Department responded to a call regarding the crash. According to a report from officers, Ihanga Bagaya was driving a 2000 Chevrolet westbound on East Lexington with a passenger, identified as Phoebe Marie Kanupp, when she was involved in a crash.
Officers noted injuries to both Bagaya and Kanupp as a result of the accident. Both victims were taken to High Point Regional Hospital to be treated for their injuries. There is no update on their conditions at this time.
No further details are available at this time.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the two victims of this High Point car accident.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
North Carolina is a growing state, with a population of more than 10 million residents. In addition, many more people come to our state each year for vacation and tourism. These factors can all lead to crowded and dangerous roadways. Even a single act of negligent driving can lead to a serious accident. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports that there are about 80,000 injury accidents in North Carolina each year. Many of these victims will be seriously hurt in crashes that were not their fault.
If you have been hurt in a North Carolina car accident, you should speak with an attorney regarding your legal rights as soon as possible. In the event that you were not at fault for the crash, you may be entitled to recover damages from the other driver and their insurance company. Your damages can include payment for pain and suffering, lost wages, payment of your medical expenses, and possibly more. Depending on the severity of the crash, your injuries can linger for weeks and months and it is imperative that you receive adequate compensation to cover your treatment and recovery.
At Burton Law Firm, we stand ready to help you at any time. Our North Carolina car accident attorneys will fight for you when your back is seemingly against the wall. We know what needs to be done to make sure that you receive an appropriate settlement or verdict. Our team will fight hard to ensure that you are not held financially responsible for the reckless actions of another person. For more than eight years, we have proudly served clients throughout North Carolina. During that time, we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for injured victims and their families.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. To schedule your free consultation and case evaluation with a member of our team, please contact us via the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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