Lumberton, NC (October 4, 2021) – A 31-year-old man from Maxton was killed in a pedestrian accident that took place in Lumberton over the weekend. The crash happened on Sunday, October 3rd on North Carolina Highway 71, near the Scotland County Line.
Police say that Craig Harris was walking on N.C. 71 when he was struck by a 2001 GMC Sierra pickup truck. The driver of the truck was identified as 58-year-old Michal Franklin Harris, of Laurinburg. Craig Harris was in the northbound lanes of the highway at the time of the crash. Following impact, he came to rest in the middle of the road. Michael Harris did not suffer any injuries and alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the accident.
The incident remains under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. There have been no charges filed at this time. No additional details are available.
Our most sincere condolences are with the family of Craig Harris following this fatal pedestrian accident in Lumberton.
Lumberton Pedestrian Accident 
Pedestrian accidents in Lumberton have a high chance of resulting in catastrophic consequences for the victim. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, 10.1% of all pedestrians involved in crashes in 2019 were killed as a result of the accident. Also in 2019, there were a total of 231 pedestrian deaths on our state’s roadways, an increase of nearly 3% from the year before. In addition to fatal accidents, a large percentage of pedestrians will suffer life-threatening and major injuries in the crash that will require weeks and months of medical treatment beyond the accident.
If you or a loved one have experienced a Lumberton pedestrian accident, our thoughts are with you. We understand the difficulty that you are facing during this time as you try to make sense of a sudden tragedy and are going through a grieving and recovery process. Certainly, the loss of a loved one in such a sudden manner is one of the most difficult things for a family to experience. It is important to keep in mind that you may have valuable legal rights as you move forward during your healing and recovery process. While no amount of money can replace the losses you have suffered, you can receive help with unexpected expenses during a difficult time.
North Carolina law allows a victim’s family member or next-of-kin to file a wrongful death claim against a negligent driver to recover damages caused by the crash. Under this law, the personal representative will have up to two years to file a claim. Only an experienced attorney can handle this process and make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.
Lumberton Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Here at Burton Law Firm, we fight for the rights of injured victims and their families. Our Lumberton pedestrian accident lawyers are here to help during your time of need. We will fight to make sure that you receive the maximum compensation allowed by law. To speak with a member of our team, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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