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Complete North Carolina accident reports and news.
When someone is injured in an accident in North Carolina, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
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NCDOT- North Carolina Department of Transportation
Connecting people, products, and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina.
NCDPS-North Carolina Highway Patrol
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The State Highway Patrol has more than 1,600 troopers who cover 78,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, State troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready, should any act of terrorism occur.
North Carolina 511
Travel information is currently disseminated to the public using venues such as Highway Advisory Radio, Dynamic Message Signs, and on other NCDOT services. The North Carolina 511 system is part of a nationwide effort to disseminate travel information to the public via another venue, the telephone. 511 in North Carolina was implemented in the summer of 2004.
North Carolina Courts
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Law Help North Carolina
Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems.
Pro Bono Program - NCCU
Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to help make legal services available to those unable to afford them. Access to the justice system is essential to the functioning of a democratic society, but meaningful access to justice for persons of limited means is only possible through pro bono service. The North Carolina State Bar and the American Bar Association encourage attorneys to render 50 hours of pro bono service annually to individuals unable to pay. Please Note: The NCCU Law Pro Bono Program and NCCU Law Students cannot represent or give legal advice directly to members of the public. NCCU Law Students may only work under the supervision of a licensed attorney at an organization or project approved by the Program.
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys brings together civil trial attorneys and paralegals to promote the administration of justice, the exchange of information, ideas, and litigation techniques, and to strengthen the practice, improve the skills, and enhance the knowledge of lawyers defending individuals and businesses in North Carolina.
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy.
UNC-University of North Carolina School of Law
UNC School of Law was founded in 1845 and is part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first state-supported university. The school has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1928. Carolina Law prepares outstanding lawyers and leaders to serve the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world. Home to numerous centers and initiatives, the school offers strong expertise in civil rights, banking, environmental law, intellectual property, entrepreneurial and securities law, critical studies, bankruptcy and constitutional inquiry.
Most recent accident reports
Charlotte, NC
Accident Date:
Tue, 03/11/2014Troopers with the NC Highway Patrol say one person was killed in a vehicle crash in Union County Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was reported at 5:27 p.m. on Rocky River Road South, according to the NC Highway Patrol.
Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC
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Sun, 03/09/2014Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a car on Interstate 40 eastbound in Davie County early Monday morning.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol said it happened at 12:37 a.m. near Highway 801.
Charlotte, NC
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Sun, 03/09/2014An investigation is underway after a Charlotte police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle before crashing head-on into another vehicle.
Charlotte, NC
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Fri, 03/07/2014Officials on scene confirm two people were taken to hospital after a small plane crash at the Rowan County Airport.
The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. at the far end of the runway, north of Red Acres Road.
Officials say the two people are expected to be okay.
Charlotte, NC
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Thu, 03/06/2014A Charlotte student was taken to the hospital after a wreck involving a school bus Friday afternoon.
The accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shamrock Drive and Crestmont Drive in east Charlotte.
Charlotte, NC
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Wed, 03/05/2014One person was struck by a vehicle and killed in northeast Charlotte Thursday evening in what police are saying appears to be a hit and run.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. on the 5500 block of North Tryon Street.
Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC
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Mon, 03/03/2014City police said a 39-year-old woman died in a Monday night crash.
The victim was identified as Amanda Leigh Cook of Winston-Salem.
The crash occurred just after 10:30 p.m. at the on-ramp to U.S. Highway 52, from N.C. Highway 66.
Charlotte, NC
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Mon, 03/03/2014A school bus full of elementary school children was hit by a car in Rowan County Tuesday morning.
The crash was reported around 9:45 a.m. on Woodleaf Road in Rowan County just outside of Salisbury near W. Ridge Road.
Raleigh-Durham, NC
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Sun, 03/02/2014A Durham County public school bus was involved in an accident late Monday morning.
The accident happened along NC Highway 98 at Breedlove Avenue in east Durham just before noon, right as schools were releasing early due to inclement weather.
Charlotte, NC
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Sat, 03/01/2014One person has died after a motorcycle wreck along Huntersville-Concord Road Sunday afternoon.
Raleigh-Durham, NC
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Sat, 03/01/2014A 16-year-old girl died on her way to church Sunday morning after her car overturned in a stream about a mile from her Selma home, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC
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Sat, 03/01/2014Burlington police are investigating a hit and run accident that happened early Sunday morning.
Police say at 12:46 a.m., Amy Taylor was walking on South Main Street. When she crossed the intersection at Sixth Street, police say she was hit by "an older model Honda Accord."
Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC
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Fri, 02/28/2014Burlington police said 53-year-old Leroy Gray was hit by a vehicle while walking on Apple Street near Hall Avenue.
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Accident Date:
Fri, 02/28/2014Officials don’t yet know how fast he was going, but 26-year-old Sergio Acero was riding his motorcycle fast enough around a curve to crash into a large concrete manhole cover.
Raleigh-Durham, NC
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Fri, 02/28/2014Troopers say a 24-year-old man was killed in a crash early Saturday morning in Johnston County.
It happened at Old Fairground Road at Massengill Pond Road around 3:15 a.m, less than three miles away from the driver's home.