Traffic
Troopers Identify Driver Killed In US 701 Collision
NEWTON GROVE – The State Highway Patrol says speed and failure to wear a seat belt were contributing factors in a fatal accident early this morning (Sunday). The collision was…
Two County Chase Ends With Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An early morning chase started in Johnston County and ended in Harnett County. Around 1:00 a.m. today (Saturday), a Johnston County state trooper conducting speed enforcement on…
Bee To Blame For Truck Accident
SELMA – A man driving his 300,000-mile pickup truck, which he had purchased brand new and had just filled up with gasoline, found himself in a unique situation Thursday afternoon.…
Report: Wrong Way Driver Facing Numerous Charges
CLAYTON – A motorist is facing numerous charges after he reportedly drove the wrong way on I-42 (formerly the US 70 Bypass) near Clayton. Around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 29,…
Gun Pulled On Driver At Busy Intersection
SELMA – A Johnston County teen driver was the victim of a road rage incident. It happened on Tuesday, July 1 around 1:30 p.m.. The 19 year-old victim said someone…
Driver Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder In Fatal Johnston County Crash
CLAYTON – A Clayton man was found guilty of second degree murder, felony death by vehicle, and driving on a revoked license impairment revocation Monday afternoon in Johnston County Superior…
Driver Wrecks Car While Fleeing From Law Enforcement Officers
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County man is facing more than a dozen charges after he reportedly tried to flee from Johnston County deputies. Alan Arellano Jaramillo, age 32, of…
Pickup Crashes Into Johnston County Church
PINE LEVEL – The driver of a pickup truck, returning from a fishing trip at the coast, reportedly fell asleep at the wheel while westbound in the 3200 block of…
‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign In Effect Through July 6
RALEIGH – Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its “Operation Firecracker…
Serious Injuries Reported In Traffic Crash
CLAYTON – Pritchard Road near Clayton was closed for an extended period of time on Saturday due to a serious traffic accident. A Jeep and SUV collided, sending both drivers…
Fire Truck Involved In Collision
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks Fire Department emergency vehicle was involved in a traffic collision. The two vehicle accident, involving a fire engine and gray passenger car, occurred around…
Driver Seriously Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two people were injured, one seriously, after a Carvana truck and blue passenger car collided. The collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Little…
