Iredell County, NC (December 30, 2020) – Several people were injured in a car accident that took place in Iredell County on Wednesday, December 30th. The crash happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near mile marker 147 at the Stamey Farm Road exit.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a 2003 Chevrolet S-10 was traveling westbound on I-40 when the vehicle ran off the road to the left and crashed into a guardrail before striking a Subaru Forester that was also traveling westbound. A 2010 Freightliner swerved to avoid a subsequent collision and also collided with the guardrail before overturning in the travel lane and spilling its contents in the roadway.
The driver of the Chevy, 26-year-old Derek Scott Frye of Wichita, Kansas was taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The Subaru driver, 62-year-old Robert Lee Grant of Statesville, was taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. A passenger in Grant’s car was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The Freightliner driver, 37-year-old Steven Michael Knight of Lynchburg, VA was also treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported in the accident.
The highway remained closed for about two hours, causing extensive delays at the scene. Motorists were urged to use caution and to find alternate routes of travel.
Troopers charged Frye with failure to maintain lane control in connection with the crash. There is no additional information available at this time.
We would like to offer our most sincere thoughts and well-wishes to the victims of this car accident in Iredell County.
Car Accidents in North Carolina 
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 reported car accidents in North Carolina every year. From these accidents, there are about 80,000 reported injuries, with many of the injuries being serious in nature. Many of the injured victims are hurt when they come into contact with a negligent driver. Some common types of negligent driving behavior include speeding, reckless driving, impairment, distraction, and speeding. Victims who are injured by another person’s negligence may be entitled to receive compensation for their injuries.
Under North Carolina law, if you were hurt in a crash you should speak with an experienced car accident attorney in North Carolina as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and potentially more. At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help during your time of need. Our experienced team will ensure that you are fully compensated and that you are not left being financially responsible for someone else’s mistakes. Since 2012, we have helped hundreds of car accident victims and their families during some of the most difficult times of their lives and we would be honored to help you as well.
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