Complete Mecklenburg County, NC accident reports and news.
Accidents in Mecklenburg County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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
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Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
A man has died from his injuries after police found him with gunshot wounds a short distance away from a vehicle they believe he crashed.
It happened early Thursday morning along the 4400-block of Tillman Road. Officers were called out just before 1 a.m. Thursday.
Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte woman has been charged in connection with the July 22 wreck in southwest Charlotte that killed a man, police say.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police charged a woman with misdemeanor death by vehicle in a multi-vehicle crash which left a motorcyclist dead and two major streets closed Saturday morning.
The crash happened at the intersection of Wendover and Providence Roads in the Cotswold neighborhood.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
A driver was charged in an accident involving a motorcycle crash in the Steele Creek area that left one man dead.
The accident happened just before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pine Harbor Road and Rainbarrel Road, near Shopton Road W.
Charlotte, NC
A roadside memorial grew Wednesday morning on Old Statesville Road, scene of a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday that killed a 4-month-old girl.
Charlotte, NC
A 25-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was riding in was hit from behind in southeast Charlotte on Sunday evening.
Early Monday morning, Charlotte police identified the man as Barnette White, Jr.
Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to an accident in the 10100 block of University City Boulevard near East Mallard Creek Church Road around 11:30 Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers found a man in the median. MEDIC pronounced him deceased.
Charlotte, NC
A car chase in Charlotte ended with two people being taken to the hospital, according to officials.
The chase started Tuesday afternoon around 3:54 p.m. when a Trooper with the NC Highway Patrol spotted a car going 95 miles per hour on Interstate 85 near Little Rock Road.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles in southeast Charlotte Tuesday.
The incident happened just after 9:30 p.m. on the 5400 block of Central Avenue.