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Man Charged in Crash that Killed Marine

Posted on March 16th, 2010 No Comments

Police say charges are pending against a man from Carrol County, North Carolina who allegedly drove the wrong way on an Interstate Saturday, causing a fatal crash.

According to information given by a Douglas County 911 center, 71 year-old Bruce Quayle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in a 2008 Chevy Silverado, Saturday afternoon, in the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage driven by a couple from Alabama.

Gregory Suedmeyer, a 21 year-old Marine Lance Corporal, was driving the Mitsubishi at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at Grady Hospital about two hours after the crash. Suedmeyer’s wife, 19 year-old Katelyn Suedmeyer, is listed in critical but stable condition at Atlanta Medical Center.

According to a report released by the Cobb County Police Department, Quale suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

Investigators have not determined why Quayle was driving the wrong way.

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Woman Facing DUI, Felony in Fatal North Carolina Car Crash

Posted on March 16th, 2010 No Comments

A woman in North Carolina has been charged with drunken driving and felony death by vehicle in connection with a fatal car crash.

According to officials with the Raleigh Police Deparment, 27 year-old Raleigh-resident Manuela Mantanona Gomez was responsible for a crash Saturday, that killed 24 year-old John Sullivan of Charlotte, South Carolina. Authorities say Gomez smashed into the back of a vehicle stopped at a red light, in which Sullivan was a passenger.

Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Two other people in the vehicle with Sullivan were injured in the wreck. Police described their injuries as non-life-threatening; they were unable to give any details about the nature and extent of their injuries.

Gomez was also injured in the wreck and transported to WakeMed for treatment, police say. A spokesman for the hospital said Sunday that Gomez is in good condition.

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15 Year-Old Boy Killed in North Carolina Crash

Posted on March 9th, 2010 No Comments

A teenage boy was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday in North Carolina.

According to officials with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, 15 year-old Dustin Craig Stillwell was a passenger in a friend’s Honda which crashed near the intersection of Boggs Dairy Road and Lake Road. Stillwell was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers would not give details pertaining to the cause of the accident and did not identify the driver of the vehicle. Stillwell’s sister, Selena Gunter, said her brother was with a friend who did not yet have his driver’s license.

“They were just being teens and snuck around.” Gunter said.

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Woman Charged with Felony Death in Fatal Crash

Posted on March 9th, 2010 No Comments

A Winston-Salem woman is facing charges of felony death by vehicle following a one-car DWI accident that killed three people.

Police officials say Amanda Sperduti will face three charges of felony death by vehicle in connection with an accident that occurred on February 13 in Browns Summit. Sperduti was reportedly driving twice the posted speed limit of 45 mph at the time of the crash. She lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree.

The three passengers in the vehicle with Sperduit were killed in the wreck. 23 year-old Scott Bedwell, 18 year-old Taylor McCaskill, and 18 year-old Sascha Hoffmann were all pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

In addition to the felonies, Sperduti is also charged with one count misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and one count of misdemeanor exceeding a safe speed. She is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident due to the negligent or reckless actions of another person, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. A Charlotte personal injury lawyer of the William K. Goldfarb Law Offices will aggressively defend your rights and fight for fair repayment on your behalf. Please call 866-298-0768 for a realistic and professional evaluation of your case.

Two Killed in Lexington Car Crash

Posted on March 9th, 2010 No Comments

Two men were killed in an early morning car accident in Lexington, North Carolina Monday.

According to officials with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a 23 year-old and 28 year-old man were traveling west on Odell Owen Road shortly before 4:00 a.m. Monday when the crash occurred. The driver of the car appears to have lost control of the vehicle while attempting to navigate a curve. The car collided with a guardrail, left the roadway and struck several trees before crashing into a ravine.

Trooper say both men in the vehicle were killed in the wreck. Police have not released the names of the men pending notification of their families.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident due to the negligent or reckless actions of another person, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. The Charlotte personal injury lawyer of the William K. Goldfarb Law Offices will aggressively defend your rights and fight for fair repayment on your behalf. Please call 866-298-0768 for a realistic and professional evaluation of your case.

Man Seriously Injured in North Carolina DWI Crash

Posted on March 4th, 2010 No Comments

A man is in the hospital with serious injuries following a DWI crash Tuesday night.

According to police, 26 year-old Lloyd Williw Jacobs ran a red light in downtown Wilmington and smashed into another vehicle shortly before 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Officers responding to the scene of the accident were able to determine that Jacobs was at fault. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Jacobs now faces charges of driving while intoxicated, driving during revocation, and other traffic violations. This is Jacobs fourth DWI arrest since 2006; he is being charged as a repeat offender. He is being held in lieu of a $15,000 bond.

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1 Killed, 2 Injured in North Carolina Car Accident

Posted on March 4th, 2010 No Comments

A man was killed and two women seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on North Carolina 68.

According to North Carolina State Police officials, 47 year-old Denny Lopez was traveling south on N.C. 68 in a Toyota Corolla when he was struck by a Chevy Suburban, driven by 35 year-old Sarah McClary. The accident occurred near the Mendenhall Oaks Parkway intersection.

Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. His wife, 51 year-old Dora Lopez, was transported to the High Point Regional Hospital with serious injuries. Her condition is not known.

McClary sustained minor injuries in the crash.

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Trooper Injured in Alleged DWI Crash

Posted on February 26th, 2010 No Comments

A North Carolina State Trooper was injured when an alleged drunk driver struck his patrol car on Interstate 77 Thursday.

Investigators for the Highway Patrol said the crash occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. while the trooper’s car was parked along the side of the road. The officer was conducting traffic observations and was struck by another vehicle from behind. According to North Carolina Highway Patrol Sgt. Mitch Hahn, trooper Avery Williams and the two people in the other vehicle were transported to Baptist Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the other car, Joey Hollan Tester, is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, failure to reduce speed, driving with now insurance, and driving while license restricted.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a North Carolina car accident, please contact a Charlotte personal injury lawyer of the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb to learn more about your legal options. Please call 866-298-0768.

Man Identified in Fatal Crash with Sheriff’s Deputy

Posted on February 23rd, 2010 No Comments

A man who was killed when his SUV was struck by a Sheriff’s deputy was identified Monday.

Authorities identified the man as 40 year-old David Wayne Cox, of Statesville. Cox was traveling south on N.C. 115 in a Chevrolet Blazer shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday when the accident occured. According to North Carolina Highway Patrol First Sgt. T.E. Baity, Iradell County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Byrd was attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle when “Byrd approached the intersection, [and] the SUV pulled out straight in front of him.”

Byrd’s cruiser smashed into the driver’s side door of the Blazer. Cox was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cox is survived by his three daughters, a 13 year-old and 11 year-old twins.

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$5M Settlement in Fatal Car Crash

Posted on February 19th, 2010 No Comments

The wife of a man who was killed by a woman who was using a cell phone while driving has agreed to a $5 million settlement.

Sharon King was driving and talking on her cell phone in 2007 when she struck and killed two bicyclists: 49 year-old Thomas Hoskins and 43 year-old Lee Anne Barry. Hoskins’ wife Sherri, 52, was pleased with the settlement, saying “It’s been a long time and difficult time… We are forever changed, my kids are fatherless.”

Dick Harpootlian, one of Hoskins’ attorneys, said “We believe the cell phone was the major cause of the crash.”

Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Hoskins will receive $3.6 million, and the remaining $1.3 million will cover legal fees.

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