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KENLY – A driver ran off of NC Highway 42 East near Jerusalem Church Road in eastern Johnston County and nearly ended up in a creek, early Friday morning. The passenger car ended up perched on the bank of the small creek. The driver was uninjured.
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The driver was taken into custody at the scene by a trooper with the State Highway Patrol and reportedly charged with driving while impaired. They were transported to the Johnston County Jail.
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No additional details were released, pending completion of an accident report.