Fatal accidents in North Carolina this week

Crash reports investigated by all of North Carolina's law enforcement agencies are forwarded to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

You may obtain copies of crash reports from the Division of Motor Vehicles one of three ways:

  • By calling (919) 861-3098
  • By visiting in person the DMV Headquarters at 1100 New Bern Ave. 
  • By mailing your request TR-67A form to:  
  • NCDOT-DMV Traffic Records Section
    3106 Mail Service Center
    Raleigh, NC 27697-3106

The Division of Motor Vehicles will provide certified copies at a cost of $5.50 and citizens must fill out a TR-67A form.

This is the DMV website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/records-reports/Pages/crash-reports.aspx.

UPDATE: One confirmed fatality, two injured after two-vehicle wreck on US-17

UPDATE: One confirmed fatality, two injured after two-vehicle wreck on US-17

By WECT Staff

Published: Oct. 3, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT|Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 11:11 PM EDT

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Over the past few days in North Carolina, we have seen an unfortunate number of automobile-related incidents.

Yesterday, WNCN reported that a 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle while crossing Old Stage Road in Wake County. The article notes that he suffered non-life threatening injuries and that the investigation is still open.

Early Sunday in Gastonia, 2 people passed away due to the injuries sustained from an accident. WRAL reports that the vehicle ran off the road and eventually collided with a tree. It was raining at the time.

I-40 has seen two accidents recently.

According to WRAL, 3 people passed away and 1 was injured due to a wreck on I-40 near Asheville this morning. The article states that the car was pushed off the road by a merging tractor-trailer rig. The driver is currently receiving medical treatment, and the driver of the truck has been charged.

WNCN also reported this morning that on I-40 in Benson, 2 people in a box truck sustained serious injuries after colliding with a tractor-trailer while parked on the shoulder of the highway. The Highway patrol stated that charges are pending and that weather may have been a factor in the accident.

In Charlotte, according to WRAL, 1 person was killed and 16 people were injured due to a city bus crashing into two other vehicles last night. The police have not released a statement about what they think caused the wreck; the bus accident is still under investigation.

It is possible that the recent ongoing weather conditions could be a contributing factor to these accidents. It is always important to be alert and follow certain guidelines while driving, but there are further precautions to take when the roads are slick. AAA reminds drivers of three main tips while driving on wet streets. These are: avoiding cruise control, slowing down and leaving room and responding correctly to a skid.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident of any kind in the state of North Carolina, please don’t hesitate to call our auto accident attorneys at Hardison & Cochran.

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      How do I find out about local car accidents?

      Police Departments: State and local law enforcement agencies may also be able to provide basic information about auto accidents. If you call a local police department, they may be able to tell you if an official crash report listed a person's name as having been involved in an accident in recent days/hours.

      How do I look up an accident report in North Carolina?

      You may obtain copies of crash reports from the Division of Motor Vehicles one of three ways:.
      By calling (919) 861-3098..
      By visiting in person the DMV Headquarters at 1100 New Bern Ave..
      By mailing your request TR-67A form to:.
      NCDOT-DMV Traffic Records Section. 3106 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC 27697-3106..

      Can Google Maps detect accidents?

      When you add the Google Traffic widget, you'll see: Traffic information and delays in your area. Crashes, construction, or road closures nearby.

      What is Fatai accident?

      Definitions of fatal accident. an accident that causes someone to die. synonyms: casualty.