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A woman from Hickory passed away in a car accident in Taylorsville on Friday afternoon, September 9th according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports.
76-year-old Barbara Ruppard Causey was driving west along U.S. 64 in a 2008 Honda Civic when she crossed the centerline and collided head-on with another vehicle. Causey’s car overturned into a utility pole, and she died due to her injuries at the scene.
Robert Lewis Phelps of Granite Falls drove the eastbound car, a 2018 GMC Sierra. He had a child in the car who was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Impairment does not seem to be a contributing factor in this accident. It is confirmed that no charges will be filed against Phelps.
At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Barbara who suffered this tragic loss of life. We also extend our prayers to the young person facing injuries and wish them a healthy recovery. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident.
Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.
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