Traffic
Medical Emergency Led To Fatal Head-On Crash, Authorities Say
CLAYTON – A medical emergency is believed to have caused a fatal head-on collision Friday night in Johnston County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Gus…
Fatal Crash On I-95 Under Investigation
DUNN – One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Harnett County. The fatal collision occurred in the northbound lanes of I-95 between mile…
Smithfield Police Seek Grant To Fund Traffic Safety Officer
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a request from Police Chief Pete Hedrick on August 5 to apply for a Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) grant. If awarded,…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-95
BENSON – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Benson. The incident occurred just before 2:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes…
Sinkhole Forces Closure Of US 301 In Benson
BENSON – A sinkhole discovered early Sunday morning has forced the closure of a section of US Highway 301 near Hill Street. Benson Police were the first to respond after…
21 Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Train Near Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON – For the second time in less than two months, a pedestrian died after being struck by a passing train near Downtown Clayton. The fatal accident occurred Tuesday afternoon,…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-95 Exit Ramp
SMITHFIELD – A tractor trailer overturned Tuesday morning on the I-95 northbound exit ramp at Brogden Road, temporarily blocking the ramp and drawing emergency response to the scene. The truck…
Bird Crashes Through Car Windshield
This story contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. WILSON’S MILLS – A Selma woman suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when a large bird flew into her vehicle’s windshield,…
Serious Crash On I-95 Injures One, Damages Bridge Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – One person was seriously injured Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 that also damaged a bridge near Four Oaks, prompting traffic delays. The crash occurred…
Vehicles Collide On Powhatan Road
CLAYTON – Minor injuries were reported following a two vehicle accident on Powhatan Road at Colonial Drive. The collision occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday). Wilson’s Mills Fire, Johnston…
High Speed Pursuit Suspect Escapes On Foot
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the driver of a stolen vehicle that led officers on a high speed chase. The pursuit started around 3:11…
Deputy Involved In Accident With Tractor Trailer
FOUR OAKS – A Johnston County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and tractor trailer were involved in a sideswipe collision. The accident happened Thursday morning on NC Highway 96, just south…
