Oak Ridge, NC (June 26, 2021) – One person was killed and three others were injured following a car accident in Oak Ridge on Friday night. The collision took place around 7:00 p.m. in the 5300 block of Williard Road.
Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, along with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. According to troopers, a Chevrolet pickup truck carrying an ATV was traveling down Williard Road when the driver lost control and crossed over the centerline. The truck then overcorrected before flippling multiple times, ejecting all of the occupants.
One person died at the scene while at least two others were transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. All of the victims were identified as males but their names and ages have not been released at this time. There is no word on whether speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time. No further details have been provided.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the families of the victims following this tragic fatal accident in Oak Ridge.
Fatal Crashes in North Carolina 
In 2018, there were 273,405 crashes involving passenger vehicles in North Carolina, and 866 people were sadly killed in these accidents with nearly 82,000 injuries reported. Each North Carolina car accident must be carefully investigated by authorities in order to determine the cause. Police will take measurements and photographs of the crash scene, and will interview any witnesses in order to determine how the accident occurred. Based on the results of their investigation, officers will then determine which driver was responsible for causing the collision.
Under North Carolina law, the driver who caused the crash can be held legally responsible for all injuries and damages suffered by the other motorists. In North Carolina, there are thousands of negligent drivers on our roadways every day. These drivers may be distracted, impaired, or simply exceeding the speed limit. By engaging in negligent driving, they increase the risk of an injury accident to themselves and all other motorists on the roadway.
When you or a loved one have been affected by a traffic accident in North Carolina, it is important to seek the advice of a skilled and trusted North Carolina personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Attorney Jason M. Burton of Burton Law Firm is here to help when you are dealing with a sudden and unexpected tragedy. Mr. Burton has more than eight years of experience assisting crash victims and their families throughout all areas of our state. During this time, we have helped to recover more than 40 million dollars in total compensation against those who have caused harm to our clients. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you as well.
Our team is standing by to take your call at any time. We handle accident cases on contingency meaning there is no fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. For your free consultation with a car accident attorney in Oak Ridge, please contact us using the link on our website or reach out to us at (833) 623-0042.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.