Traffic
NC DOT To Extend Highway 42 East Across US 70 In Clayton
Right-of-way acquisition could begin later this year Town of Clayton leaders are celebrating what they call a huge transportation triumph today thanks to the tireless pursuit of support and funding…
Dump Truck Downs Electrical Lines
Several homes and businesses were without power for a few hours Tuesday morning after a dump truck knocked down several electrical lines and a power pole on Highway 96 North…
No Charges In Death Of Bicyclist
The death of a 65 year-old bicyclist is the first traffic fatality in the Smithfield city limits this year. Around 4:11pm on January 4th, Walter Ralph Bizzell of Smithfield was…
Driver Charged In Car Crash Next To Courthouse
Two people were injured Friday afternoon when a pickup truck and passenger car collided at the intersection of E. Johnston Street and S. Second Street next to the Johnston County…
1 Killed, Mother And Baby Injured In Collision
UPDATE 9:05PM – The Highway Patrol has identified the pickup truck driver killed in the accident as Atlas Glen Willoughby, 59, of Kenly. The driver of the minivan, Ashley Dawn…
3 Trucks Collide At Princeton Intersection
Three big trucks collided at the intersection of Old Cornwallis Road and Edwards Road, just north of Princeton, shortly after 10:00am Monday. An out-of-state driver reportedly failed to yield at…
Car Found In Rural Farm Pond
Early Sunday morning a car was reported to have crashed into a northern Johnston County farm pond and was completely submerged. The Antioch Fire Department rushed to the scene on…
Minor Injuries Reported In US 301 Accident
Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident tonight (Thursday) on Highway 301 South of Smithfield in front of Holt Lake Barbecue. Around 6:45pm, a vehicle leaving the parking…
Tow Truck Crashes Into Johnston County Business
PRINCETON – A tow truck struck a Johnston County business after it was hit by a pickup truck Friday morning. The accident occurred around 8:00am on Highway 70 at Old…
Benson Man Seriously Injured In Christmas Eve Crash
FOUR OAKS – A 21 year-old man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. At 2:48pm, a 2002 Toyota pickup traveling eastbound on Elevation Road, near Black…
DWI Charges Filed In Highway 96 Crash
SELMA – A woman was charged with driving while impaired after losing control of her car on Highway 96 just north of Little Divine Road on Monday night. Her overturning…
SHP Focused On Collision Reduction This Christmas
In anticipation for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of its Christmas wish list. According to AAA, more…
