Traffic
I-40 Reopens Following Early Morning Fiery Crash
BENSON – A beach trip nearly turned into a disaster early Saturday morning when a car heading east on I-40 near Benson stopped to change a blown tire. A backseat…
Two Vehicle Crash Injures Several People
ARCHER LODGE – A section of Buffalo Road near Archer Lodge was closed for more than two hours this morning (Friday) after a pickup and SUV collided. A northbound SUV carrying…
Driver Pinned In Car After Collision With Concrete Mixer
SELMA – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious crash that briefly shut down a busy highway. Around 3:00pm Tuesday, a southbound passenger car collided with a northbound concrete…
Local Businesswoman Killed In Car Crash
PRINCETON – A local businesswoman died late-today (Thursday) in a traffic accident in eastern Johnston County. Tammy Louise Worley, 54, of Princeton, the owner of Tammy Worley Bail Bonds in…
Cleveland FD Will Replace Fire Engine Involved In Crash
The Cleveland Fire Department will replace a fire engine involved in a single vehicle accident April 30th. Three firefighters received minor injuries in the crash while responding to a fire…
Pedestrian Involved In Fatal Crash Identified
A pedestrian involved in a fatal crash early Tuesday on Highway 50 North at Old Drug Store Road in Johnston County has been identified. The victim has been identified as…
Update: Troopers Identify Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Accident
UPDATE July 8th – The pedestrian involved in the accident has been identified. Click here for the updated story. GARNER – The NC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision…
33.9% of Traffic Deaths In North Carolina Involve Speeding, 13th Highest In U.S.
When lockdown orders from the COVID-19 pandemic went into effect across the country, car traffic declined significantly. But research from the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) shows that even though…
Two Johnston County Roads To Be Repaved This Week
A busy route in Smithfield and one in Downtown Kenly will have overnight lane closures this week to allow an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor to repave the roadway. Fred…
Trooper Seriously Injured On I-485 In Mecklenburg County
The State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a serious collision involving one of its members from today in Charlotte. On Saturday, July 4, at approximately 8:36 am, Trooper Adolfo…
Highway Patrol Stresses Responsible Celebrations During July Fourth Weekend
In anticipation of the July Fourth holiday weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to drive responsibly when traveling to their intended destinations. Across the state, the SHP is…
1 Person Killed In Single Car Accident
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident today (Thursday) that claimed the life of a Benson man. The single vehicle collision happened on Raleigh Road just north…
