Lumberton, NC (May 21, 2020) – Two men were killed in a crash on Morgan J Road near Lumberton. The crash happened on Wednesday, May 20th around 2:30 p.m.
The State Highway Patrol responded to the scene near Shannon Road just after the crash took place. Troopers say that a Cadillac was traveling southbound on Morgan J. Road when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed left of center and collided head-on with a Ford pickup truck. Both drivers died at the crash scene. The victims have not been identified at this time.
Officials believe that speed and alcohol may have contributed to the crash according to 1st. Sgt. James McVicker of the SHP. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Our condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims of this fatal car accident in Lumberton.
Fatal Crash on Morgan J Road in Lumberton
Fatal car accidents take place across our state each day. About 1,200 people were killed in North Carolina car accidents last year. Many victims of fatal accidents are not at fault for the crash and lose 
their lives due to the negligence of other motorists. Needless to say, this is a very difficult and devastating situation for families to experience.
If you have lost a loved one in a North Carolina traffic accident, you could have important legal rights. Under our state’s wrongful death law, a victim’s legal representative can bring a claim to recover damages against the responsible driver. Attorney Jason M. Burton is a skilled and experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney with more than 8 years of experience assisting crash victims and their families.
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