Traffic
Steel Pipes Spill In Roundabout Causes Traffic Disruption
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A dump truck pulling an equipment trailer loaded with 18-foot steel water pipes lost part of its load shortly before 2:00 p.m. Monday in the roundabout at…
Minivan Crashes Into Tree Near Clayton
CLAYTON – A driver suffered only minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Buffalo Road, south of NC 42 East. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. when a…
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have identified the driver killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in northeastern Johnston County, near the Nash County line. According to the North Carolina State…
Councilman Calls For Traffic Enforcement On Pace Street
SMITHFIELD — Concerns about traffic safety in West Smithfield prompted Town Councilman Roger Wood to call for increased enforcement and signage during the September 2 meeting of the Smithfield Town…
School Bus Involved In Minor Crash With SUV
CLAYTON – A Johnston County school bus was involved in a minor accident with an SUV on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened around 4:55 p.m. at the intersection of Little…
Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Delays, Sends One To Hospital
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A three-vehicle accident disrupted traffic Wednesday morning on Buffalo Road at Fire Department Road in the Wilson’s Mills area. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and involved…
Pedestrian Injured In Parking Lot Mishap
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian sustained minor injuries Sunday afternoon following a mishap in the parking lot of the Brightleaf Flea Market, located at 2320 S. Brightleaf Boulevard. According to the…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
Juvenile Crashes Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A 17-year-old juvenile is facing a series of charges following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash on Sunday afternoon in Smithfield. According to…
High-Speed Two-County Chase Ends Near Benson
DUNN — A high-speed pursuit spanning two counties ended early Friday morning when a stolen vehicle crashed near the I-95/I-40 interchange in Johnston County. At least two individuals were taken…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on…
I-40 Reopens After Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 have reopened after a fatal three-vehicle crash shut down traffic Thursday afternoon near mile marker 311, close to Veterans Parkway. The…
