A 78 year-old driver was injured when her car traveled off of NC 96 North, just north of NC 231, in Johnston County and struck an oak tree Friday afternoon.
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Painters working nearby heard the accident and rushed to help the victim and remove her from the car. She was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
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Corinth Holders Fire and Johnston County EMS responded to the single vehicle accident. The State Highway Patrol investigated.