Raleigh, NC (April 19, 2021) – Police in Raleigh responded to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving a motorcyclist on Sunday afternoon. The collision took place around 1:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 1 near Homestead Drive.
According to officers, a motorcyclist was traveling northbound on U.S. 1 when he was struck by a vehicle. Following the crash, the driver fled the scene before police could arrive. The motorcyclist, who was not immediately identified, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. After an investigation, officers located the suspect and identified him as 23-year-old Jamal Desmond Jones, of Garner. Garner was charged with felony hit-and-run inflicting serious injury. There is no information on the cause of the accident at this time.
Police are actively investigating the accident. There are no additional details available.
We wish to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to the victim of this hit-and-run accident in Raleigh. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Injury Crashes in North Carolina 
A North Carolina motorcycle accident presents many problems for victims. First, the crash itself is dangerous and can be deadly under the worst-case scenario. Victims who survive the crash can be left with serious injuries that may take a long time to heal. The injuries frequently require extended medical such as hospitalizations and surgeries. These effects, in turn, can lead to a financial impact that results in you missing work and being unable to support yourself and your family.
A motorcycle accident can be made even worse when the crash is a hit-and-run accident. In North Carolina, it is illegal for motorists to leave the scene of a crash. If the crash caused injuries, this is a felony that is punishable by jail time, probation, and high fines. In addition, motorists who flee the scene of a crash can be held civilly liable for the injuries that they have caused. This is especially true because many hit-and-run accidents are caused due to some type of negligent driving behavior. A larger problem with hit-and-run crashes is finding available insurance coverage. In the event that the other driver is not located, victims will need to seek the skills of an experienced attorney in order to ensure that they can receive compensation for their injuries. An attorney can locate all available policies that could provide compensation in this difficult scenario.
At Burton Law Firm, Raleigh personal injury lawyer Jason M. Burton can help when you have been hurt in a crash in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle area. We are not afraid to take on the insurance company and the negligent driver. Even if the other driver is never located, our team will work tirelessly to make sure that you are able to receive the compensation you deserve. We have experience taking cases all the way to trial and will fight for you both inside and outside of the courtroom.
We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. Before you take any additional action following your accident, 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.