Wilmington, NC (May 13, 2021) – A woman from Wilmington was hospitalized following a two-car accident on Tuesday, May 11th. The crash took place at approximately 12:17 p.m. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway near the intersection with Castle Hayne Road.
Officer M.S. Brannon of the Wilmington Police Department responded to the crash scene. According to a report, Thomas Russell, of Wilmington, was operating a vehicle northbound on MLK when he stopped for traffic in front of him. At the same time, Megan Faulkner, of Ocean Isle Beach, was also operating a vehicle northbound on MLK. Faulkner failed to slow down for traffic in front of her and collided with the rear-end of Russell’s car. A passenger in Russell’s vehicle, Melissa Russell, was injured in the crash. She was treated by paramedics from New Hanover EMS. There is no word on her condition at this time or the extent of her injuries. No one else was hurt in the accident.
Following an investigation, Faulkner was charged with failing to reduce speed to avoid a crash. No further details are available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to Melissa Russell following this car accident in Wilmington. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Injury Accidents in North Carolina 
There are hundreds of car accidents reported in North Carolina every day. Many of these accidents will result in injuries and even death for one or more of the individuals involved. Major accidents often take place on highways and on busy city streets, where the traffic volume is greater than in other areas. Higher numbers of vehicles can also translate into a greater number of negligent drivers whose actions lead to the occurrence of accidents.
A North Carolina car accident can certainly be a devastating event both for the victim as well as their family. When you have lost a loved one in a crash you may be facing an uncertain future and it is normal to be anxious about how you will move forward in the face of a sudden tragedy. Similarly, if you were hurt in the crash, you may have many questions about how you will be able to move on and eventually enjoy the life that you had before the accident took place.
When you have been affected by a car accident in North Carolina, you could have important legal rights. You may be entitled to recovery of certain expenses, including medical and prescription bills, pain and suffering, and wages that you lost due to the accident. If the crash was serious in nature, it is vital to make sure that you have a complete recovery so that you are not left with the financial burden of a crash that was not your fault.
At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help when you need it the most. North Carolina car accident lawyer Jason M. Burton proudly assists clients when they have been affected by the careless actions of others. From our office in Raleigh, we represent victims and their families in legal action across our state.
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