1 Killed, 1 Injured in Caldwell County Car Accident
The passenger has been identified as Caleb Scott Clark, 28, of Lenoir, who died in a crash on Calico Road near US 64.
Caleb Scott Clark, 28, of Lenoir, was killed and the driver, Jesse Wayne Douglas, 33, of Lenoir, was seriously injured in a car crash on Calico Road in Caldwell County on November 8, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
How the Calico Road Crash Unfolded
Troopers responded to Calico Road near US 64 at about 6:30 p.m. Investigators said a 2020 Toyota Rav4 was heading south when it left the road and hit a tree. Douglas was taken by EMS to UNC Health Blue Ridge with serious injuries. The front seat passenger, Caleb Scott Clark, 28, of Lenoir, died from his injuries at the scene.
What the Highway Patrol Reports So Far
The Highway Patrol said troopers suspect both speed and impairment contributed to the crash. The patrol said charges are pending against Douglas, including felony death by motor vehicle, reckless driving, driving while impaired and a left of center violation. The patrol has not said when its investigation will conclude.
An arrest at the scene is often only the first step. Formal charges are usually decided later by prosecutors.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in North Carolina usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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