Winston-Salem, NC (June 9, 2021) – A woman from Winston-Salem was hurt in a two-car crash that took place on Sunday, June 6th. The accident was reported at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Stratford Road near Silas Creek Parkway.
Officer JD Huntley of the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the accident scene. According to a report from Officer Huntley, a vehicle driven by Loretta Horne, of Winston-Salem, was traveling northbound on Stratford Road. As Horne approached the intersection with Silas Creek she had a red light in her direction of travel. Horne failed to stop for the traffic signal and tried to turn left onto Stratford. As she turned her car collided with a vehicle driven by Tiffany Fields, of Galax, VA. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage in the accident.
A passenger in Horne’s vehicle, Tanya Salley Johnson, sustained undisclosed injuries in the collision. She was taken by ambulance to Baptist Hospital where her condition was not immediately available. Officer Huntley charged Horne with running a red light. There were no other injuries reported.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to Tanya Salley Johnson following this car accident in Winston-Salem. We hope for her complete and speedy recovery.
North Carolina Car Accidents 
Each year in North Carolina, there are hundreds of thousands of car accidents reported. In a recent year, our state saw 285,000 traffic collisions with more than 80,000 reported injuries. A North Carolina car accident takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly and can result in a tremendous amount of damage and destruction, including injuries to innocent motorists. Nearly all car accidents in North Carolina are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. A careful investigation following the accident is needed in order to determine the cause and which driver should be held responsible for the results of the collision.
Under the laws of our state, drivers who sustain injuries due to the actions of negligent motorists could be entitled to compensation. When you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault, your recovery could depend upon the help of a skilled and experienced local attorney. After a car accident in North Carolina, you have a limited amount of time to make your claim for personal injuries. It is important to speak with a lawyer who can help you value your case and make sure that you receive the appropriate outcome under the circumstances.
At Burton Law Firm, we bring nearly a decade of skill and experience to the table. North Carolina car accident attorney Jason M. Burton serves the Raleigh-Durham and Triangle regions. We have assisted injured victims in our community in recovering more than 40 million dollars in total compensation and we would be honored to assist you as well if you have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a crash, we will stand by your side. Our experience can help make a difference in the outcome of your case. To schedule your free consultation with a member of our team, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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