Rowan County, NC (December 13, 2020) – An employee with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has passed away from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this week. The accident took place on Wednesday, December 9th in the southbound lanes of I-85.
According to a report, 25-year-old Kara Alsup was driving a Toyota Corolla south on I-85 when her vehicle was sideswiped by a red dump truck. After being struck, Alsup pulled her vehicle onto the left shoulder of the roadway. While on the shoulder, her car was rear-ended by a pickup truck traveling in the left-hand lane of I-85. Alsup suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the dump truck that initially struck Alsup fled the scene and police are still looking for the suspect at this time. Police have also charged the driver of the pickup with reckless driving in connection with Alsup’s death. Alsup was driving to work at the Sheriff’s Office at the time of her death.
There is no additional information available at this time. An investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts and most sincere condolences are with the family of Kara Alsup at this time.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina 
Car accidents in North Carolina can be devastating and life-altering events. While there are actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, not all crashes are avoidable. Unfortunately, with the number of negligent drivers that are on our roadways, many crash victims can end up being injured or killed in a crash in which they were completely innocent. In 2018, more than 1,400 people lost their lives in North Carolina car accidents. While each crash is different than any other and must be carefully investigated, it is common to see serious and fatal crashes caused by the negligent actions of one driver.
Under North Carolina law, car accident victims may have certain rights if they have been injured in a crash that was not their fault. Following an accident, you are likely suffering from physical pain and economic hardship, and you could have a long road to recovery. After a serious accident, it can take weeks and months until you are cleared to resume some of the activities that you enjoyed prior to the crash. During this time, it is crucial to have an attorney who is fighting to protect your legal rights so that you can focus on your healing and recovery.
At Burton Law Firm, we treat each client’s case with the care and compassion that it deserves. Our dedicated attorneys and staff work hard to ensure quality representation that exceeds expectations. We strongly believe that no innocent accident victim should be forced to be financially responsible for the careless actions of another. That is why we fight so hard to make sure that our clients receive the maximum compensation under the specific facts and circumstances of their case.
We are here and ready to assist you at any time and we offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. We handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis so that you do not owe any attorney fees until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment, please contact us via the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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