One man was injured and another died on Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash in Hickory.
According to authorities, a 76-year-old Hickory resident was operating a 1990 Ford Ranger and attempting to turn left onto 11th Street NW. At the same time, another Hickory man, 21-year-old Evan Lane Lackey, was heading west on Old Lenoir Road NW in a 2010 Ford Mustang.
The vehicles collided at the intersection, with the Mustang ultimately hitting a nearby building.
Tragically, the older man passed away at the scene while Lackey was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center for treatment.
An investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help identify what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Evan Lackey may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
