Sampson County, NC (November 5, 2020) – A 49-year-old woman lost her life in a crash that took place in Sampson County on Wednesday, November 4th. The crash took place around 8:00 a.m. on North Carolina Highway 41 near CC Road.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene. According to Trooper W.A. Davis, a 2002 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. The car veered off the roadway to the right before coming back onto the road and spinning out of control. The vehicle then went off the left side of the road and overturned.
A front-seat passenger, 49-year old Ciana Michelle Townsend, was killed in the crash. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 42-year-old Antwan Daniels. Daniels was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in serious condition.
Troopers are still investigating the crash at this time and charges are pending against Daniels. There is no additional information at this time.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Ciana Townsend.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
A North Carolina car accident can be a very dangerous and devastating event for victims and their families. Certainly, there is nothing more heartbreaking than the sudden loss of a friend or family member in a car accident. Last year, there were more than 1,400 fatalities and 80,000 injuries reported as a result of traffic accidents on our roadways. Motorists must remember to use vigilance and caution at all times in order to minimize their risk of being involved in a life-altering collision.
Following a car accident in North Carolina, you should speak with a skilled attorney as soon as possible. If you have lost your family member or if you were injured yourself, you could have valuable legal rights. Under North Carolina’s personal injury laws, if you have been damaged by a crash that was not your fault, you can recover compensation for your losses. This can include payments for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of companionship, and more. The value of your case is something that can only be determined by an attorney with experience handling personal injury and car accident claims in North Carolina.
At Burton Law Firm, North Carolina car accident attorney Jason M. Burton is here for you during the difficult times. Mr. Burton has nearly a decade of experience helping clients and their families handle various types of injury accident matters. We know what needs to be done in order to ensure that your legal rights and protected and that you receive the financial compensation that you deserve.
Our team is standing by to help you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. Our firm handles most accident cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no financial obligation to you and we do not get paid until you do. To schedule your free appointment, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
Note: Burton Law Firm utilizes a variety of outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These sources include news bulletins, police reports, first-hand accounts, news stories, as well as additional outside sources. For this reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our office or writing staff. If you find information that is not correct about an accident that we have written about, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can promptly correct the information. If you would prefer that we remove the story, contact us directly and we will make every effort to remove the story in a timely manner.
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.