An accident involving an electric scooter and a car in downtown Raleigh left one person in the hospital early this morning. This incident is the latest in a rising trend of accidents involving rental electric scooters. The rider of the Lime scooter reportedly crossed South Dawson Street at a red light and collided with a passing car, sustaining minor injuries.
Injuries sustained in truck accidents can be serious
Cary area residents understand that trucks have a major presence on our roads. Trucks are hauling items from all over the country and the state. Most of the time cars and trucks are able to safely share the road but occasionally a serious truck accident occurs.
North Carolina truck accident statistics
As Cary residents know, trucks play a major role on our roadways. Most of the time cars, pedestrians and bicyclists are able to safely share the road with trucks, but occasionally a serious truck accident occurs. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles recently issued a report that, among other things, contains truck accident statistics in the state of North Carolina.
Teen killed by hit-and-run driver
Many people in the Cary area walk to their destination. Pedestrians are everywhere, whether they're going to church, to school, their jobs, a store, or just enjoying a leisurely stroll. Most of the time pedestrians are able to safely share the road with other drivers. But occasionally a serious fatal accident occurs where a pedestrian is killed.
Everything you need to know about driver fatigue
There is no way to completely eliminate driver fatigue, as there will always be people who get behind the wheel when they should be resting. While truck drivers are known for driving while fatigued, this can strike anyone at any time of the day.
