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Box Truck Overturns
FOUR OAKS – A box truck overturned shortly before 10:00am today (Wednesday). The accident occurred on the I-95 southbound exit ramp at US 701/301 in Four Oaks. The driver was…
Driver Dies In Single Vehicle Accident On I-40
BENSON – One person was killed in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 40 in southern Johnston County, Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes near the 330…
Roundabout Expected To Curb Crashes At Dangerous Intersection
CLAYTON – The NC Department of Transportation will be fast-tracking construction of a roundabout at a dangerous Johnston County intersection. During their February 17 meeting, Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved…
People Caught Trying To Steal Property From Accident Scene
MICRO – As snow and freezing rain began falling Wednesday afternoon, a tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 95 near Micro. The semi, hauling high quality lumber from Massachusetts to Florida,…
Tree Trimming Truck Overturns
CLAYTON – A tree trimming company truck loaded with tree debris rolled over while turning from Lee Road onto Norris Road outside of Clayton, around 4:30pm Monday. There were no…
Highway 242 Reopens After Dump Truck Accident
BENSON – A busy Benson-area highway has reopened following a dump truck accident. The accident happened Monday afternoon in the 1200 block of NC Highway 242 South. The fully loaded…
Man Loses Consciousness While Driving, Crashes Into Mobile Home
WILSON’S MILLS – A man was transported to the hospital after crashing his SUV into a mobile home after losing consciousness. The accident was reported at 12:22pm Sunday on Swift…
Icy Spots Persist On Area Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Icy spots persist around Johnston County as Troopers and NCDOT crews were kept busy on Friday. A pickup truck towing a trailer overturned and landed in the…
“A Sheet Of Ice!” – Driver Slides Off Buffalo Road
SELMA – “A sheet of ice!” That’s what the driver of this overturned truck loaded with bread said about the road conditions, Thursday morning. “I should have stayed home,” he…
Fire Truck Struck By Car At Accident Scene
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Cleveland Fire Department vehicle was struck while at an accident scene, Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Chris Ellington said crews were on the scene of a traffic…
Motor Grader Catches Fire While Clearing Interstate
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A NC Department of Transportation motor grader was destroyed by flames, Wednesday night. The heavy piece of equipment was being used to clear snow and ice from…
Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Interstate 95
MICRO – Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Micro have been closed due to a tractor trailer accident. A semi hauling lumber overturned in the southbound lanes, near the 102…
