Complete Gaston County, NC accident reports and news.
Accidents in Gaston County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Gaston County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Gaston County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Gaston County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
A man was walking home from a bar around 6 p.m. in Ranlo when he stepped into the middle of the road and was hit by a fire truck. The man was reportedly not in a crosswalk, and the firetruck was traveling under the speed limit. The man's name has not been released.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Arielle Monet Reid, 18, dies in single vehicle crash on June 8 on Lowland Dairy Road in Mount Holly.
A Gaston County teenager was killed when the car her father was driving crashed into a tree on Sunday.
The crash was reported at 5 p.m. on Lowland Dairy Road in Mount Holly, according to the NC Highway Patrol.
Arielle Monet Reid, 18, died in the crash.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Troopers in Gaston County have charged a man with drinking and driving after he sideswiped a train Wednesday morning.
The incident was reported at 2:30 a.m. at NC 150 and Hephzibah Church Road outside Cherryville, according to the NC Highway Patrol.
Charlotte, NC
One person was killed in a vehicle accident near North Gaston High School Thursday.
According to NC Highway Patrol, the wreck happened near the intersection of Ratchford Road and Philadelphia Church Road around 4 p.m.
The victim's name has not been released.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Troopers in Gaston County say a woman died when her vehicle overturned after she ran off the road Tuesday morning.
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