Traffic
Impaired Driver Strikes Mother And Child Standing Beside Disabled Vehicle, SHP Says
BENSON – A Johnston County woman and her 1 year-old child sustained injuries after being struck by a suspected impaired driver. The incident happened around 8:35pm Saturday on Highway 96…
I-95 Reopens Following Collision Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 just south of Four Oaks were closed for about two hours this morning (Thursday) following a multi-car accident. Unconfirmed reports indicate the…
Accident On NC 42 At Buffalo Road Causes Traffic Delays
CLAYTON – Heavy traffic delays were reported Friday afternoon due to a traffic accident at the intersection of NC 42 East and Buffalo Road. The 5:40pm accident involved two vehicles.…
NC 42 East Crash Sends One Person To Hospital
CLAYTON – Two cars collided at the intersection of NC 42 East and Buffalo Road, around 7:00am Friday, sending one driver to the hospital and closing lanes during rush hour…
Woman Charged With Fleeing Scene Of Hit & Run That Seriously Injured Toddler
Wasn’t Driving When Wreck Occurred But Fled Scene In Vehicle Involved In Accident, Highway Patrol Says By Robert JordanDaily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY – An Aug. 1, 2024 accident…
JCATS Bus Rear-Ended By Car
SELMA – A JCATS bus was rear-ended by a passenger car. The accident was reported around 10:00am today (Tuesday) on E. Anderson Street at the railroad tracks. At least three…
Police Ramp Up Parking Enforcement
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department has launched a new program allowing civilian traffic investigators to handle certain non-emergency duties, easing the workload of local police officers. The town’s Public…
Pickup And SUV Collide On US 70
WILSON’S MILLS – Traffic delays were reported Saturday morning as a result of a two vehicle accident on US 70 westbound near Wilson’s Mills. The collision involved a pickup truck…
Driver Charged In Crash That Kills 19 Year-Old
CLAYTON – A 48 year-old Selma man is charged with felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, driving on a revoked license, and a stop light violation following a…

Traffic Study: 3 Options Being Considered To Improve Safety, Reduce Accidents On Market Street In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council received the results of an extensive study on Downtown traffic, Tuesday night. The study primarily focused on Market Street (US 70 Business) from Front…
Woman Run Over By Van In Driveway
SMITHFIELD – A woman was injured after being run over by a van. The incident was reported around 2:45pm Friday on S. Lakeside Drive in West Smithfield. Police said it…
Police Investigating US 70 Road Rage Shooting Incident
WILSON’S MILLS – Police are investigating a road rage shooting incident on US 70 in Wilson’s Mills. Police Chief A.Z. Williams said the incident happened around 7:30am Wednesday just before…








