Traffic
Report: Driver Jailed, Car Confiscated After Fleeing From Clayton Police
CLAYTON — A 2012 Audi was seized and its driver jailed following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines Saturday night. Clayton Police Chief Greg Tart said the incident occurred…
Authorities: Toxic Vapors Allegedly Led To DWI Arrest In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Willow Spring man was arrested after deputies say he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a running truck in a Walmart parking lot. Johnston County…
Body Of Missing Woman Recovered After SUV Submerges In Swamp
SAMPSON COUNTY – A woman reported missing on Tuesday was found dead Wednesday after her SUV crashed into a swamp in rural Sampson County. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol…
Annual Toll Rate Increase For The Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH – The annual toll rate increase for the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026. NC Quick Pass account holders in a traditional 2-axle vehicle can…
Charges Filed In Fatal US 301 Motorcycle Crash
MICRO – Charges have been filed in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash near Micro. According to the State Highway Patrol, Anthony Lee Myers, 40, of Kenly has been charged…
Troopers Investigate Head-On Collision
PRINCETON — Three people were injured Monday night in a head-on collision outside of Princeton, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers were called at 6:56 p.m. to…
Johnston County Troopers Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Wreck
MICRO — A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday evening in a collision near Micro, according to the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 5:12 p.m. at the intersection of…
State Troopers: Alcohol, Speed Factors In Deadly US 70 Crash
PRINCETON — A Princeton man has been charged with felony death by motor vehicle and driving while impaired following a fatal crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. 70 in Johnston County,…
Good Samaritan Injured After Being Struck By Semi At Accident Scene
SELMA — A man who stopped to help others following a traffic accident Saturday afternoon was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer. The accident happened around…
Driver Arrested After Two-County Chase
NEWTON GROVE — A Saturday night traffic stop in southern Johnston County turned into a high-speed chase through two counties before ending in a crash near Newton Grove. According to…
Market Street Task Force Formed As Town Requests 90-Day Extension From NCDOT
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to form a Market Street Task Force Action Committee and to request a 90-day extension from the North Carolina…
Two Killed In Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash In Sampson County
SAMPSON COUNTY – Two people were killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on NC 411 (Harrells Highway) just east of Garland, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.…
