Stokes County, NC (April 4, 2021) – A 45-year-old man from Danbury died in a car accident in Stokes County on Saturday morning. The collision was reported around 6:50 a.m. along North Carolina Highway 8.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling northbound on N.C. 8. At the same time, a Pontiac Bonneville was traveling southbound. The Suburban then crossed the center line near Bolejack Road and collided head-on with the Pontiac. The Pontiac driver, 45-year-old Christopher Michael Cowden, of Danbury, was killed in the crash. The Suburban driver, who was not identified, sustained minor injuries in the accident. There were no other vehicles involved in the collision.
Charges are pending against the driver of the Suburban and troopers believe that inattention played a role in the crash.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Christopher Cowden following this tragic car accident in Stokes County.
Fatal Crashes in North Carolina 
The loss of a family member to a North Carolina car accident is one of the most destructive and devastating things that a person can experience. Tragically, over 1,400 people are killed in crashes throughout our state each year. Many of these victims will lose their lives simply because they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Due to the prevalence of negligent drivers on our roadways, a serious or fatal accident can take place in an instant and can change your life forever.
If your loved one has been taken due to another driver’s negligence, you should seek to protect your legal rights as soon as possible. Under North Carolina law, the deceased victim’s next-of-kin may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against the driver who was responsible for the accident. These claims seek compensation for payment of funeral and medical bills, loss of consortium, lost wages, punitive damages, and potentially more. While no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, the compensation that you receive can help you get through a tough time in which are you can be suddenly faced with many unexpected expenses.
At Burton Law Firm, we know what you are going through and we are here to help. From our office in Raleigh, we serve injured crash victims and their family members in areas throughout the state. Regardless of how or where the crash occurred, we will fight for you to recover the maximum compensation that the law allows. Since 2012, we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in compensation for our clients.
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