2 dead, 1 hurt in Wednesday afternoon crash outside of Burns High School
LAWNDALE, NC, (September 18, 2024) - A Wednesday afternoon two-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two teenagers and seriously injured another outside of Burns High School in Lawndale.
Jaelyn Abraham was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon in a head-on collision with a pickup truck outside of Burns High School in Lawndale.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a westbound Ford Focus failed to yield while attempting a left turn onto Fall Street and crashed into an eastbound Ford F-450 pickup truck head-on around 3 p.m.
A passenger in the Focus, 14-year-old Jaelyn Abraham, was rushed to a local hospital where he sadly succumbed to injuries sustained in the wreck,
A second passenger, age 16, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
The 17-year-old driving was declared deceased at the site of the crash.
No one inside the pickup truck was hurt.
The incident remains under investigation.
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they are also caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunken driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion from the driver.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021, an increase of over 10 percent from 2020.
“Contributing factors to be examined include road conditions, visibility, and lighting,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Jaelyn Abraham may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“Stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
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