Raleigh, NC (May 26, 2020) – A crash involving three vehicles took place in Raleigh on Monday, May 25th. The crash was reported around 5:45 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Rock Quarry Road.
The Raleigh Police Department, along with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, responded to the scene. According to officers, a black Dodge came to a stop for slow traffic when it was hit behind by a truck. A third car then collided with the first two vehicles.
Rescue workers arrived on the scene shortly after the crash. There were injuries reported in the crash but none of them were believed to be life-threatening.
The crash closed the roadway until about 7:15 p.m.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Raleigh
Raleigh is a fast-growing city with a population of nearly 500,000 people. With this growth comes an increase in traffic and traffic crashes. Busy highways such as I-40 are a frequent site for traffic accidents. Drivers who fail to pay attention to traffic conditions can end up causing serious chain-reaction crashes on a congested roadway.
If you have been hurt in a Raleigh car accident, you need a local attorney with the skill and knowledge to help you obtain a successful outcome for your case. At Burton Law Firm, Raleigh personal injury attorney Jason M. Burton has been serving the Raleigh community and surrounding areas for more than 8 years. Our firm takes pride in helping injured victims obtain the outcomes they deserve.
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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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