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 fatal collision in Raleigh killed a 55-year-old woman and injured several others on Friday, October 6th. At approximately 12:28 p.m., 58-year-old John Thomas Shugart was driving southbound on Hammond Road when he failed to stop for a red light and struck a car driven by 55-year-old Jamie Deshon Brailsford, who was traveling west on Rush Street.

Brailsford then collided with another vehicle that was driving east on Rush Street. Brailsford was pronounced dead at the scene. A 13-year-old passenger in Brailsford’s car was also injured in the crash. The teen was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Shugart was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the third car that was hit by Brailsford was not injured. Shugart was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to stop at a red light.

The investigation is ongoing.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jamie who suffered this tragic loss of life. We also extend our prayers to the young person facing life-threatening 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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