Breaking News: Williamston Mother Killed in Beaufort County Crash, Driver Arrested for DUI
April 5 , 2024Beaufort County, North Carolina — April 3, 2024 — According to WITN, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol has confirmed a vehicle collision that killed a mother and injured her child shut down Highway 17 for hours late Wednesday night.
The Highway Patrol says troopers were called to a fatal collision on Highway 17, just south of the Martin County line, around 11:10 p.m. The North Carolina State Department of Transportation says Highway 17 outside Washington, near West Bear Grass Road, was closed for at least four hours.
Trooper Rico Stephens says 28-year-old Izair Perez, of Washington, was traveling south on Highway 17 in a Dodge Journey when he crossed over the centerline, hitting Janie James’s Honda CRV with her daughter inside. Perez suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, according to Highway Patrol.
James, 44, of Williamston, died at the scene, according to officials. Troopers say her 10-year-old daughter only suffered minor injuries.
Trooper Stephens says Perez was arrested for driving under the influence and more felony charges are expected after a consultation with the district attorney’s office.
Our thoughts are with Janie’s daughter, friends, family, and loved ones.
The Ramsay Law Firm has attorneys who are Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation claims to help individuals with severe injuries and death claims.
A Voice For The Injured. Here Every Step of The Way. Call 704-376-1616 or contact us online.
Notes: Our team created this post using secondary sources and has not independently verified all the facts surrounding the accident. If you find any incorrect details, please contact the Ramsay Law Firm so we can update the post with the most accurate information. This post will be removed if requested.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice and is not a solicitation for business. The photograph used in this post is not representative of this accident. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical attention immediately, then speak to a North Carolina personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this accident.
If you or a loved one were injured in this incident, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Having your case evaluated by a lawyer immediately will ensure your rights are protected. The first step is to request a police report, and we can do that for you.
Ramsay Law Firm, PA is here to provide you with valuable resources after you have been injured in an accident. In addition to your free police report, you can also schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys right now to find out more about pursuing compensation. If you any have questions at all about your legal rights following an accident, please don’t hesitate to
