Lumberton Police Officer Jason Quick, 31, was struck and killed by a motorist while investigating an accident on Interstate 95 North on December 5, 2018, according to North Carolina news sources. His death directly prompted Senate Bill 29, signed by Governor Cooper in July 2019, which increased Move Over penalties for violations causing serious accidents.
Operator takeaway
One death on I-95 produced a statewide penalty increase — every Tower Down is a potential catalyst for legislative change, and documenting the gap between the law and the outcome is how the industry makes the case.