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 crash killed two men in Hickory on Sunday, October 29. A Dodge Challenger, driven by 27-year-old James Sigmon, was heading down 14th Street SW around 2:20 a.m. when it ran off the road, hit a tree, and then caught fire, according to the Hickory Police Department.

Sigmon was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Dodge, 26-year-old Jared Turpin, was taken to Catawba Valley Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later. Excessive speed was a factor in the accident.

Hickory Police continue to investigate to determine the cause of the crash. 

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of both James and Jared who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident that resulted in multiple lives lost.

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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