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Clayton Police Identify Pedestrian Struck By Car
Clayton Police Chief Greg Tart announced this afternoon (Wednesday) that investigators have identified a pedestrian struck by a car on Highway 42 West between Stonebrook Drive and Laurel Ridge Drive.…
Commissioners Ask Governor To Assign More State Troopers To Johnston County
Johnston County Commissioners said Monday they will write to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to assign more state troopers to Johnston County. Commissioner Tony Braswell spearheaded the efforts after bringing…
Sampson County Rest Area Set To Open Seasonally
CLINTON – A Sampson County rest area is scheduled to open this week and will remain open through the fall. The rest area located on the northbound side of U.S. 421, about…
Driver Injured In Rear-End Collision
The driver of a pickup truck was injured in a rear-end collision on Highway 42 East at King Road, near the Highway 39 interchange. The two vehicle collision occurred Saturday…
Highway Patrol Announces 2021 Operation Drive To Live
With many schools kicking off spring break, and in conjunction with national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live. This annual…
Newton Grove Police Officer Dies In Accident
UPDATE: The officer has been identified as 26 year-old Brent Hall. Officer Hall was traveling at a high rate of speed in a marked Dodge Charger when the vehicle struck…
Update: Driver, Baby Killed In Collision With Dump Truck
UPDATE April 4: A 2 month-old baby injured in the accident died Saturday, April 3rd at WakeMed. UPDATE April 2: The victim has been identified as 23 year-old Virginia Guadalupe…
Two Injured After Utility Trailer Detaches From Vehicle, Strikes Minivan
BENSON – Two people were injured after a utility trailer being towed behind a truck detached and collided with a minivan. The 8:06pm Wednesday crash occurred on Sanders Road off…
$58.8 Million Bid Awarded For US 70 Upgrade In Wilson’s Mills
WILSON’S MILLS – Construction will start this spring on upgrading a nearly 5-mile swath of U.S. 70 in Johnston County to interstate standards, which will improve safety and reduce traveling…
Driver Killed In Buffalo Road Crash
SELMA – The State Highway Patrol has released the identify of a motorist who died in a single vehicle crash near Selma. The 11:04am Saturday crash occurred on Buffalo Road…
Wrong Way Driver Causes Fatal Head-On Crash, SHP Says
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol arrested a driver for reportedly causing a fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 near Pine Level. The collision was reported at 12:40am today…
Driver Charged In Collision Involving Sheriff’s Office Patrol Car, US Mail Carrier
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has charged a Raleigh woman with causing a three vehicle crash involving a Johnston County deputy sheriff and a US mail carrier. The wreck…
