Kenly, NC (October 12, 2022) – A driver suffered serious injuries following a hit-and-run crash in Kenly on Tuesday night, October 11th. The accident took place around 8:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95.
Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were among the first on the scene. According to a report from the area, the victim had just been involved in a non-injury crash on the highway. As he exited and was standing next to his vehicle, the man was struck by a car traveling on a parallel, nearby roadway. The victim was thrown against a fence after the impact. Paramedics arrived and transported him to WakeMed where he was being treated for serious injuries.
The driver who cause the crash fled the scene. Based on an investigation, police believe that the hit-and-run driver was operating a dark-colored Ford vehicle. The car has a missing mirror on the passenger side. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The victim has not been identified at this time.
An investigation is underway.
We would like to offer our thoughts and well wishes to the injured victim following this hit-and-run accident in Kenly. We hope for a full recovery.
Injury Accidents in North Carolina 
North Carolina is a growing state. With a population of greater than 10 million people, there are a significant number of negligent drivers on our state’s roadways at any given time. Major highways such as Interstate 95 are common sites of serious car accidents. Highways have a higher speed limit and a greater concentration of negligent drivers. When mistakes are made on the highway, they can have very serious and catastrophic consequences.
Under North Carolina law, accident victims may have certain valuable legal rights in the aftermath of a crash. If the other driver was at fault, the victim can recover for a variety of damages. This includes the right to recover for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and possibly punitive damages. Each injury accident is unique and must be carefully evaluated by an attorney who has significant experience in personal injury law.
Here at Burton Law Firm, our team brings more than a decade of experience handling some of the most serious injury crashes. From our office in Raleigh, we serve clients in the Triangle area and across eastern North Carolina. You will always be in good hands with our skilled and competent legal team. Since 2012, we have recovered in excess of 40 million dollars for injured crash victims and we would be honored to help you as well.
We are here and standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm proudly provides a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. During that time, we will review your case in detail and provide you with all of your legal options. To schedule a time to talk to one of our Kenly car accident lawyers, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (800) 623-0042.
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