Wrongful Death

Greene County, NC – Justina McCullough Identified in Fatal Crash on US 258

Published on: July 4, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Greene County, NC (July 4, 2020) – A driver killed in a head-on crash on U.S. 258 in Greene County has been identified. Police report that 29-year-old Justina McCullough died in the June 29th crash near Snow Hill.

The State Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to Sgt. Barry Burnette of the SHP, 45-year-old Nigel Wiggins left his lane of travel and crossed over the dividing line, striking McCullough’s vehicle head-on. McCullough died at the crash scene while Wiggins was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center with serious injuries.

Troopers are still investigating the cause of the crash and charges are pending against Wiggins.

Charlotte, NC – Five Killed, Four Hurt in I-485 Car Accident

Published on: July 3, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Charlotte, NC (July 3, 2020) – Five people were killed and four others were seriously injured in a crash on I-485 in Charlotte. The crash happened on I-485 near Oakdale Road and WT Harris Boulevard.

Rescue workers responded to the scene shortly after the crash took place. Mecklenburg EMS took three people to a local hospital with serious injuries. There is no word on what caused the accident and none of the victims have been identified at this time.

No further details have been released.

Columbus County, NC – Three Killed in Car Accident on N.C. 410

Published on: July 2, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Columbus County, NC (July 2, 2020) – Three people were killed in a multi-car crash on N.C. 410 in Columbus County. The crash happened on Tuesday, June 30th around 4:15 a.m.

According to the State Highway Patrol, 55-year-old Steven Wayne McDonald was driving a Nissan Armada in the southbound lanes of N.C. 410. McDonald veered over the centerline and struck a Dodge pickup truck that was traveling northbound. McDonald’s vehicle then continued on, striking Nissan Maxima head-on.

The driver of the Maxima, 45-year-old Eric Lavon Freeman was killed in the crash. An 8-year-old passenger in McDonald’s vehicle was also killed. Another passenger in McDonald’s vehicle, 58-year-old Deborah Jane Montouri, was laying in knee-high grass on the side of the roadway when a fire crew responded to the scene. Montouri was run over by the responding fire truck and later died from her injuries.

New Hanover County, NC – Jannon Gail Rogers Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash

Published on: June 24, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

New Hanover County, NC (June 24, 2020) – A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place in New Hanover County on Monday, June 22nd. The crash happened on Hillside Drive near the Federal Point area.

The New Hanover County Sheriff reports that 30-year-old Austin Taylor Hall was driving a 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck on Hillside when he struck 45-year-old Jannon Gail Rogers as she was walking along the side of the road. Hall fled the crash scene before police could arrive. His vehicle was located a short distance away.

Rogers died as a result of her injuries. Hall was later arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and driving while impaired. An investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.

Sampson County, NC – Angel Consola Polo Killed in Pedestrian Crash

Published on: June 22, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Sampson County, NC (June 22, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving an impaired driver in Sampson County on Sunday. The crash took place just before 1:00 a.m. on OBJ Road in Plain View.

According to police, 32-year-old Angel De Jesus Consola Polo was walking along OBJ Road when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by 55-year-old Robert McCullen, II of Dunn. McCullen was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck northbound on OBJ Trail when he crossed the center line and the truck ran off the left side of the roadway. As the truck left the road, it struck Polo who was standing on the grassy shoulder.

Polo died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Police later arrested McCullen and charged him with driving while impaired, felony death by motor vehicle, and reckless driving.

Raleigh, NC – Gary Presnell Killed in South Wilmington Street Pedestrian Crash

Published on: June 19, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Raleigh, NC (June 19, 2020) – A local attorney was killed in a Raleigh pedestrian crash that took place on Wednesday, June 17th. The crash happened on South Wilmington Street.

According to the Raleigh Police Department, Gary Lester Presnell was in a crosswalk on South Wilmington when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Rosa Underwood McLean. Presnell was seriously injured in the crash and was later pronounced dead.

Police investigated at the scene and later charged McLean with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failing to yield the right-of-way.

Boone, NC – Lee Hamilton Killed in Three-Car Crash on US 421

Published on: June 18, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Boone, NC (June 18, 2020) – A man was killed in a three-car crash in Boone on Wednesday, June 17th. The crash took place on U.S. 421 near Industrial Park Drive.

The Boone police responded to a call regarding the crash just after it occurred. According to officers, 59-year-old Lee J. Hamilton was unresponsive when authorities arrived at the scene. Hamilton was behind the wheel of a Toyota Rav4. A 2006 Jeep Liberty and a 2015 Toyota Corolla were also involved in the accident. The drivers of those two vehicles sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police are looking into the crash in order to determine the cause. No additional details are available at this time.

Davidson County, NC – Billy Noah Killed in Sunday Crash on N.C. 109

Published on: June 15, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Davidson County, NC (June 15, 2020) – A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash on N.C. 109 in Davidson County. The crash happened on Sunday, June 14th around 2:30 a.m.

The State Highway Patrol reports that 46-year-old Gary Christopher Turpin was driving a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck southbound on 109 when he crossed the center line. Turpin’s truck collided head-on with a 1997 GMC Van driven by Billy Cranford Noah, 79. Noah died at the crash scene while Turpin suffered minor injuries.

Troopers charged Turpin with misdemeanor death by vehicle, traveling left of center and driving while license revoked.

Stokesdale, NC – UPDATE: Victims in US 220 Car Accident Identified

Published on: June 13, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Stokesdale, NC (June 13, 2020) – The State Highway Patrol has identified the victims of a deadly car accident that took place on Friday, June 13th on US 220.

According to authorities, 43-year-old Matthew Scott Fralin, of Madison, and 52-year-old Kimberly Ann Maliadis, of Stokesdale, were killed in the crash.

Police say that Fralin was traveling southbound in a 2011 Honda when he left his lane of travel after hitting a concrete divider. His car veered across the median and into the northbound lanes where he collided with a vehicle driven by Maliadis. Fralin’s vehicle continued on and struck a 2016 Honda SUV driven by 25-year-old Alec Zotov. Zotov suffered serious injuries and was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Stokesdale, NC – Two Dead in Car Accident on Highway 220

Published on: June 12, 2020 | Jason M. Burton

Stokesdale, NC (June 12, 2020) – The State Highway Patrol responded to a deadly car accident in Stokesdale on Friday, June 12th that claimed two lives. Troopers arrived at the scene just after 5:00 p.m.

According to reports, the crash took place on U.S. 220 in Rockingham County. There were multiple cars involved in the collision. At this time, there are no details on the events leading up to the accident and no word on whether anyone else was hurt. The identities of the deceased victims have not been made available.

We wish to extend our thoughts and condolences to the families and victims affected by this Stokesdale car accident.