Raleigh, NC (October 13, 2022) – A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Raleigh on Thursday, October 12th. The accident took place just after midnight on South Saunders Street near the area of South Wilmington Street.
Police say that a woman was walking on the side of the road when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle immediately fled the scene following the collision. The woman, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, police arrested 32-year-old James Douglas Virgin in connection with the accident. Virgin was charged with several offenses, including driving while impaired, felony hit-and-run, and failure to maintain lane control. Additional charges are possible but have not been filed at this time. There were no other vehicles or individuals involved.
Anyone who has any information on the accident is asked to call Crime Stoppers. There are no further details available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victim’s family following this tragic hit-and-run accident in Raleigh.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina 
There is nothing more devastating or heartbreaking than the loss of a loved one in a car accident in North Carolina. In 2019, nearly 1,500 people lost their lives in traffic accidents throughout our state. While the state does not maintain statistics on the number of people killed in hit-and-run collisions, the number is significant. Drivers are legally required to remain at a crash scene but many of them choose not to do so. The reason for fleeing is normally an indication that the driver is hoping to avoid facing legal liability for their negligent driving.
A hit-and-run accident in North Carolina presents complicated legal issues. In some cases, the driver may not have any insurance or may not ever be located. In these instances, it is vital to have a skilled and experienced attorney who can locate all available insurance policies from which you can obtain compensation. There may be one or more additional policies that will cover your injuries. Your lawyer can work with you to find all potential sources of recovery in order to ensure that you are not left financially responsible for the actions of another motorist.
At Burton Law Firm, we have experience handling some of the most difficult and complicated injury cases. Raleigh wrongful death attorney Jason M. Burton has helped innocent crash victims and their families for more than 9 years. During that time, we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation. We serve clients throughout eastern North Carolina and would be honored to assist you as well.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm always provides a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We also handle most injury accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that there is no upfront obligation to you and no attorney fee until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call any time at (833) 623-0042.
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