Watauga – Car vs Pole Collision on Highway 377
Posted on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at 5:29 am
At least one person died as a result of a collision on Highway 377 in Watauga, Saturday morning.
In an unspecified time last Saturday, a major accident was reported on Highway 377 near North Park Drive. According to a release provided by local officials, one vehicle was involved in the crash. How the incident happened has yet to be determined by responding officers but it was confirmed that the car crashed into a light pole. The impact of the crash left the driver with serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
No one else was injured.
The Watauga Police Department arrived at the scene to determine the circumstances leading up to the accident. The investigation is still in progress.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident/DUI accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
