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9/20/2011
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Moped Operator Killed by Tractor-Trailer in I-95 Accident

An accident involving a large tractor-trailer usually results in the other vehicle taking the the brunt of the damage. This is especially true when the other vehicle is a moped. Unfortunately, we saw just how awful this type of accident is when a moped operator was killed on I-95 in Lumberton, North Carolina (NC).

This tragic crash occurred at around 5 am, when a moped being operated by Roxanee Jones was rear-ended by a tandem tractor-trailer. The accident was so severe that it ruptured the tractor-trailer's fuel tanks and caused a fire,
according to the FayObserver.com. The at-fault truck driver did not suffer any injuries in the accident.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Jones' family. Losing someone you love is a heartbreaking event and it is especially difficult when the loss occurred in a sudden, unexpected accident.

No charges have been filed yet against the at-fault big rig operator, but an investigation is being conducted as to what caused this
fatal NC crash. Was the at-fault driver distracted? Were they fatigued? We will have to wait and see what the investigation reveals.

If the at-fault driver was operating a commercial tractor-trailer, they are required to comply with federal trucking regulations. To learn more,
check out this page of information about commercial trucking accident law.

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Category: Wrongful Death



About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and we have experience handling wrongful death cases. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Our North Carolina injury law firm has also been named one of the Best Injury Law Firms in North Carolina for personal injury plaintiffs since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

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