This news is to promote awareness around the dangers of motor vehicle accidents in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. Our team at The Law Offices of Jason E.Taylor has represented thousands of clients who have been the victims of other’s negligence while operating motor vehicles. We deeply understand the profound impacts these accidents can have on so many families and loved ones.
A head-on collision killed one person and injured another on Tuesday afternoon October 17th. The crash closed all lanes of Interstate 85 Business between Baker Road and Interstate 74 for several hours.I-85 Business South was closed at 1:47 p.m.The road was reopened around 7 p.m.
At roughly 1:40 p.m., first responders were sent to US 29 South near Baker Road in response to a traffic crash with reported injuries. When responding units arrived, they learned a Toyota pickup truck crossed the median and hit a tractor-trailer head-on. The pickup truck then crashed into an SUV that was behind the tractor-trailer. Investigators say the pickup truck driver lost control after swerving to go around a vehicle that was slowing to make a right turn onto Durand Avenue.
The driver of the pickup truck has been identified as 56-year-old Leo P. Rideaux, who was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to a hospital with injuries. The driver of the other vehicle did not sustain any injuries from the crash.
At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Leo who suffered this tragic loss of life. We also extend our prayers to the person facing injuries and wish them a healthy recovery. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident.
Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.
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