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PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol has confirmed the death of passenger involved in a collision on US Highway 70 near Princeton.
At approximately 12:12pm Tuesday, troopers said Kenneth Burnette, 56, of Mount Airy, NC was traveling eastbound in a pickup truck towing a boom lift. The boom lift detached from the pickup, traveled through the median, and struck two vehicles traveling westbound.
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A total of 5 people in the two westbound vehicles were injured. The Highway Patrol confirmed today (Thursday) one of the victims, 89 year-old Carlene Brodie of Goldsboro died from her injuries. Brodie was a front seat passenger in one of the car hit by the lift.
The Highway Patrol’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is now assisting with the investigation.
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At this time, speed, alcohol or drugs are not considered to be a contributing factor.
Troopers said the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office has been notified about the fatal accident for possible future charges, pending completion of their investigation.