Brian Segura Killed in Selma Pedestrian Accident
Brian Segura, 28, of Selma, died Sunday after a car hit him on Buffalo Road near Live Oak Church Road, the State Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 6:31 a.m.
Segura was lying in the southbound lane of Buffalo Road when a car traveling in the same direction struck him. He died at the scene.
The driver of the car and a witness stayed at the scene, authorities said. Troopers took Segura's body to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Raleigh for an autopsy.
The Highway Patrol said there were no cause for the driver. No charges were filed.
Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must thoroughly be examined. These procedures are necessary for helping those who have lost a loved one receive the justice that they deserve." Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal, observed that "Road design and lighting in the Selma area will also be part of the ongoing investigation into this collision. The primary goal is to establish a complete picture of the moments leading up to the crash." The State Highway Patrol will also review any available surveillance footage or witness statements.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. North Carolina applies contributory negligence.
The statute of limitations is 2 years. Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of services and companionship, funeral expenses, and the estate's losses.