Traffic
Pedestrian Sustains Minor Injuries After Being Struck By Car
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking on Outlet Center Drive. The collision was reported at 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, June 17. Smithfield Police said a Selma…
Tractor Trailer Overturns, Driver Facing DWI Charge
KENLY – For the second time in three months, a tractor trailer overturned on the northbound side of Interstate 95 near Exit 107 in Kenly. The latest accident occurred around…
Impaired Driver Arrested Following Brief Pursuit, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – An out-of-state motorist was apprehended after trying to outrun Johnston County deputies. Justin Michael Hinnefeld of Ruther Glen, Virginia is facing numerous charges. On June 14 around 1:32am,…
Four County Chase Ends Near Kenly
KENLY – A four county high speed chase along Interstate 95 ended in Johnston County, shortly after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. Law enforcement officers began pursuing the driver of a blue…
Vehicles Seized From Drivers Busted For Street Racing, Fleeing From Law Enforcement, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – Two Johnston County deputies happened to be in the right place at the right time. Two drivers are facing charges of engaging in a prearranged speed competition, then…
New Tax On Taxis And Ride Share Services Goes Into Effect On July 1
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network…
Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield. At 3:14pm Thursday, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol on US 70 near Princeton…
Fleeing Driver Causes Multi-Car Collision
CLAYTON – A Selma man is facing multiple charges after police said he caused a multi-vehicle crash on Clayton Boulevard. Around 9:19pm Tuesday, Clayton Police said they tried to stop…
Two Cars Collide Nearly Head-On
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two cars collided nearly head-on, Friday afternoon, on Covered Bridge Road just east of Applewhite Road. Both vehicles lost their left front wheels and tires before spinning…
Five Youth Hurt When Golf Cart Overturns
CLAYTON – Five youth were injured when their golf cart overturned, Thursday afternoon. The mishap occurred on Tuscan Ridge Way, in the Estates of Tuscan Ridge subdivision, off NC 42…
Driver Arrested And Vehicle Seized After High Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A high speed chase ended with the arrest of a 37 year-old man. Police arrested Travis Quihton Hinton of Zebulon on multiple charges and seized the silver…
US 70 Reopens Following Three Vehicle Collision
PRINCETON – A collision involving two tractor trailers and a passenger car blocked all eastbound lanes of US 70 at Pine Street in Princeton, Wednesday afternoon. Eastbound traffic was diverted…
