--- description: 6 DC Metro area motorcycle riders were injured or killed in a fatal North Carolina tractor-trailer crash on Friday. Read more about the crash on Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.'s latest blog. title: North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2 Motorcyclists, Injures 4 canonical: https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2015/07/north-carolina-tractor-trailer-crash-kills-2-motorcyclists-injures-4/ date_published: 2015-07-20T15:38:00+00:00 date_modified: 2025-11-19T21:01:41+00:00 --- North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2 Motorcyclists, Injures 4 # North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2 Motorcyclists, Injures 4 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes Trusted Content Legally Reviewed by Allan Siegel Updated 9 months ago [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Recent Posts](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/) » North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 2 Motorcyclists, Injures 4 What's On This Page [Case Results](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/case-results/) $18.8 Million Car Crash $2 Million Car Crash $1.9 Million Car Crash $1.37 Million Car Crash $1.1 Million Car Crash $1 Million Car Crash [View All Practice Areas](https://chaikinandsherman.com/practice-areas/) [Testimonials](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/testimonials-hub/) They were adamant about getting me the best settlement. 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Video Transcript **Speakers:** Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Stephen Ollar, Allan Siegel **Ira Sherman (00:02):** I would say that Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata and Siegel has a completely different outlook on cases that other people think are garden variety automobile accidents, because to the person who is involved in that accident, that’s not garden variety, that’s altering their life. **Joseph Cammarata (00:21):** First of all, we don’t advertise. People come to us by word of mouth, either from defense lawyers, from insurance companies, from colleagues at the bar. They know that we have decades of experience in the personal injury field. They know that what we bring to bear is a group of lawyers that work and non-lawyers that work as a team to make sure we understand what the nature and the extent of the injury is. We make sure we understand and can express to a third party just what those injuries are, and we work to obtain the most compensation that we can for an individual. **Stephen Ollar (01:04):** What we do a lot of is discovery, not just discovery of the facts of the case, but discovery about insurance. It may be that the individual was operating the vehicle for an employer, and if they were acting with what we call the course and scope of their employment, then there could be potentially additional coverage that would cover a person for those injuries. **Allan Siegel (01:27):** We’ve been handling car accident cases since Don Chaikin founded this firm over 50 years ago. Since we spend a lot of time and we have a lot of those cases, we have developed a level of experience and knowledge that I think is very unique in our field. There aren’t many law firms who can say that they’ve been doing this type of work for over 50 years. **Ira Sherman (01:52):** I care enough to look to determine who this person is and how it affected them, and that takes up a lot of my conversation with our clients. A[ fatal tractor-trailer crash ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2007/05/beware-of-the-tractor-trailer/)on Friday morning[ claimed the lives](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2015/07/six-killed-12-injured-in-9-vehicle-tractor-trailer-crash/) of 2 motorcyclists and injured 4 other riders. The crash – which took place on Interstate 85 in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday, July 17th – involved a large commercial truck that had collided with the group of six riders, all of whom were residents of the DC Metro area. **Here are some additional facts about the crash:** - Authorities report that the riders – en route from Northern Virginia / Southern Maryland to a motorcycle rally in Georgia – had stopped on the side of the highway to address a mechanical issue when they were struck by the tractor-trailer. One of the riders – 37-year-old Woodbridge, Virginia resident Arnie M. Morris – was killed in the crash. Another victim, 51-year-old Kenneth N. Jefferson of South Chesterfield, died Sunday morning. - The other four motorcyclists involved in the crash were also treated for their injuries. The victims have been identified as Jerome D. Howard and Michael A. Robinson Sr. of Woodbridge, Caroline Campbell of North Chesterfield, and Gregory D. Harmon of Bowie, Maryland. - The tractor-trailer did not remain at the scene and came to a stop about a half mile later on I-85. Troopers suspect the driver only stopped due to a flat tire from the crash. - Because he did not remain at the scene, the truck driver has been arrested and charged with felony [hit and run](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/car-accidents/hit-and-runs/) and a misdemeanor charge involving death, and is currently being held on $100,000 bond. - Although the cause of the accident is still under investigation, authorities believe the tractor-trailer driver **may have fallen asleep at the wheel**. The crash is a tragic reminder of the constant dangers motorcyclists face while sharing public roads with larger vehicles. Depending on what investigators find, the crash may also help raise awareness about federal trucking regulations – specifically rules designed to prevent tired drivers from getting behind the wheels of large commercial trucks. [Truck accidents](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/) involving tired drivers are certainly not new, and we see how driver fatigue can often result in the most tragic of consequences. This was precisely the case in the high-profile fatal crash involving comedian Tracy Morgan [settled in May](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2015/06/walmart-settles-truck-accident-lawsuit-with-tracy-morgan/). When drivers or trucking companies fail to abide by rules designed to keep the public safe, they should be held fully accountable for the damages they cause. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. has a proven track record in helping truck accident victims and their families secure the justice and compensation they deserve. If you would like more information about your rights following a tractor-trailer accident anywhere in the DC Metro area or beyond, [contact us](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) to request a FREE consultation. 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READ OUR E-BOOK Meet Our Team Learn More About Us Ira Sherman Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New York With over four decades of courtroom experience, **Ira Sherman** is a powerhouse trial lawyer who has won justice for countless victims of serious injury, discrimination, and medical malpractice. Known for his relentless advocacy, compassion, and proven results, he’s the attorney clients trust when everything is on the line. Ira Sherman's Bio Joseph Cammarata Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia A dual board-certified civil trial attorney, **Joseph Cammarata** is nationally recognized for his fierce advocacy, landmark legal victories, and relentless pursuit of justice for victims of serious injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, and civil rights violations. With wins against powerful opponents—including a historic U.S. Supreme Court case securing equal access to justice—he’s the attorney clients trust when they need skill, strength, and results that matter. Joe Cammarata's Bio Allan M. Siegel​ Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Allan M. Siegel** is a board-certified trial attorney and partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., known for securing justice in serious personal injury, brain injury, and wrongful death cases. Recognized as one of Washington’s *Top 100 Super Lawyers®* and a *Best Lawyer®* in America, he combines strategic precision, courtroom skill, and relentless advocacy to win full and fair compensation for his clients. Allan Siegel's Bio Stephen Ollar Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Stephen Ollar** is an award-winning trial attorney and U.S. Army veteran dedicated to holding negligent individuals and corporations accountable. Recognized as a *Super Lawyers Rising Star* from 2020–2025, he’s known for his tenacity, precision, and unwavering pursuit of justice in personal injury, auto accident, and medical malpractice cases. 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