Wilkes County, NC (December 11, 2020) – A 2-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident that took place in Wilkes County on Thursday, December 10th. The accident happened on Traphill Road just before 9:00 p.m.
According to a report, the boy was playing outside when he wandered away from his house. He walked into the roadway and was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after striking the boy. The young victim was located by a family member who rushed to the Traphill Volunteer Fire Department. The boy was later taken to Wilkes Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and is looking for the hit-and-run suspect at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SHP at (828) 466-5500. An investigation is ongoing at this time. No additional details are available.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this tragic, fatal hit-and-run crash in Wilkes County.
Fatal Crashes in North Carolina 
Serious and fatal accidents occur in North Carolina each day. There is certainly nothing more devastating than the loss of a loved one and family member in a North Carolina car accident. In 2019, approximately 1,500 people were killed in car accidents on North Carolina’s roadways. Many of these victims lost their lives when they were hit by negligent drivers. Hit-and-run crashes, in particular, pose a great risk of death or serious injury as these accidents are frequently severe in nature, causing drivers to flee the scene in an effort to avoid personal responsibility for their actions.
Following a serious North Carolina car accident, you should seek the best possible representation that you can find. Having a good attorney by your side can mean the difference between a full recovery and failing to secure enough compensation to pay your medical bills and other expenses resulting from the crash. Under North Carolina law, a family member can file a wrongful death claim when their loved one has been killed due to the direct actions of a negligent driver.
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