Rockingham County, NC (October 20, 2018) – Friday, shortly before 8:00 PM on Highway 29 a North Carolina Deputy struck and killed a teenage pedestrian.

Deputy Landon Pulliam was driving his patrol car responding to a call when the tragic accident occurred. The victim, Nicholas Masters, 19, of Concord was hit by the on-duty patrol car while he was walking south in the righthand lane of the highway. Masters was wearing blue jeans, a dark vest, a white shirt, and a black backpack. It has been confirmed that that part of the roadway has no lighting on it.

Masters died at the scene. His toxicology results and a download of the event data recorder in the Deputy’s car are both pending.

 

Rockingham County Pedestrian Accidents

We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Nicholas Masters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of a child is one of the most soul-crushing things a person can endure.

If you have lost a loved one due to an accident that you feel could have been avoided then it is imperative that you contact a respected Charlotte personal injury lawyer to talk about a wrongful death suit. Police are able to investigate the crash site and look at different facets of evidence to determine who was liable in the accident. If you are able to file a wrongful death claim then you will be able to collect on various damages such as hospital bills, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, loss of income, and pain and suffering. All of this can be a bit overwhelming and confusing and there is no reason for you to go through this alone.

At Nye Law Group we understand the turmoil you are going through. We want you to know that we are here to guide you through the legal process so that we can minimize the amount of damage you experience. We know that nothing can bring your loved one back to you but we can make sure that the suffering ends there. For a free consultation call us at 912-200-5230 and speak with an Charlotte car accident lawyer now.

Note: A variety of outsides sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.

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