Wilmington, NC (June 12, 2021) – Two residents of Hampstead were injured in a car accident that took place in Wilmington on Wednesday, June 9th. The crash happened just after 8:00 p.m. on Market Street at the intersection with Station Road.
According to officer M.D. Poff with the Wilmington Police Department, Charles Dale was 2010 Ford on Station Road when he came to a stop sign at the intersection with Market Street. Dale attempted to make a left turn onto Market Street but failed to see an oncoming vehicle driven by Joseph Smith. The two cars collided in the roadway, causing heavy damage to both vehicles. Smith and his passenger Tammy Smith were both hurt in the crash, along with another passenger in their vehicle. Rescue crews arrived and evaluated the injured victims before taking them to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. There is no current update on their conditions at this time.
Following an investigation, Officer Poff issued a citation to Dale for making an unsafe movement and for driving with an expired registration card or tag. No additional injuries were reported and no further information is available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims following this car accident in Wilmington. We hope for their complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
There are more than 250,000 reported car accidents in North Carolina each year and the numbers continue to get larger. Between 2014 and 2019, our state saw an increase of over 40,000 total accidents per year. As our state’s population continues to grow, we can expect to see more drivers traveling on the roadway and also a continued increase in the number of accidents that occur. While not all car accidents will result in injuries, many of them, unfortunately, will. In 2019, nearly 80,000 people sustained injuries in North Carolina car accidents. A substantial percentage of these victims were hurt by the careless and reckless actions of others. Negligent driving plays a major role in many car accidents that occur across our state.
In North Carolina, when you have been injured by the negligence of another person you could have valuable legal rights. If you were not at fault for the crash it is important to speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible to determine what your case might be worth and how best to handle your claim. You could be entitled to recover your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and possibly more.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we aim to make the process as simple and easy as possible for our clients. Our skill and experience in handling car accident claims help us to serve you effectively and to recover the full compensation to which you are entitled. For nearly a decade, our North Carolina car accident lawyers have fought for the rights of innocent accident victims and we would be honored to help you as well.
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