Pleasant Hill, NC (July 13, 2020) – Three men were killed in a car accident that took place in Northampton County on Sunday, July 12th. The crash was reported around 8:00 a.m. on NC 48 in Pleasant Hill.
When rescue crews arrived, they discovered a fire in the woods. Upon further investigation, crews found a sedan that was fully engulfed in flames. The sedan had been involved in a crash and was split in two. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire but found three deceased victims nearby that had been ejected from the vehicle in the crash. The victims’ identities have not been released at this time and there is no word on what caused the crash to occur.
The State Highway Patrol is investigating.
We wish to extend our condolences to all affected by this tragic fatal accident in Pleasant Hill.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
A North Carolina car accident can be a tragic and life-changing event for those involved. There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a friend or family member due to a traffic accident. Unfortunately, about 1,400 people lost their lives every year in traffic crashes in our state.
If you have experienced the loss of a family member in a Pleasant Hill car accident, you could have certain legal rights under North Carolina law. At Burton Law Firm, North Carolina wrongful death attorney Jason M. Burton has represented clients in challenging legal matters for more than eight years. We understand the difficulty you are facing following a sudden tragedy and we want to help you as you move forward into the future.
For your free consultation, please give us a call 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.
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