JOHNSTON COUNTY – Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Johnston County have reopened following a fatal accident. The collision was reported at 8:56am Wednesday, near the 313 mile marker, in the Cleveland community.
The State Highway Patrol said three vehicles were traveling eastbound. A car in the middle travel lane and a vehicle in the middle right travel lane made contact with each other, striking a white Cadillac in the far right travel lane. The Cadillac crossed all lanes of traffic and impacted the median concrete barrier.
The driver of the Cadillac, Ashley McNair, died at the scene. The drivers of the other two vehicles were transported to WakeMed for treatment of their injuries.
Charges are pending, according to Highway Patrol First Sgt. M. Heon.
Eastbound lanes of I-40 were closed about 2-1/2 hours while the fatal collision was investigated.
So 2 a$$ hats trying to out do each other (common in that area) hit an innocent person who lost their life. Was the hurry worth it ????
I knew her son
This is a shame and Prayers for the family of the deceased. As for the other two vehicles, I would guess, and I stress it is only a guess that one of the drivers was distracted by something. These lanes are so wide there should have been no reason for two cars to hit side by side.
Ashley was a very nice and respectful person. She will be missed by many. Prayers go out to her family and children. Sad way to go at a young age
Ashley was a wonderful person who’s now gone due to the foolishness of someone being an idiot. I hope the charges match the crime.