Four Oaks Man Killed In I-40 Rollover Crash Near Benson
BENSON, N.C. – A Johnston County man was killed Friday afternoon following a crash near Benson, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Troopers responded around 4:13 p.m. to the collision on eastbound Interstate 40 near the 328 mile marker.
Investigators said a Ford Ranger driven by a 17-year-old male juvenile was traveling eastbound in the center lane when the driver attempted to merge into the right lane and struck a Ford SUV traveling in the right lane beside it.
The SUV was driven by Citlali Ahumada Pavon, 25, of Benson.
According to the Highway Patrol, the impact caused the Ford Ranger to lose control, overturn, and come to rest off the roadway.
A passenger in the pickup truck, identified as Jarin Brent Cull, 56, of Four Oaks, died in the crash.
The teen driver of the Ford pickup was transported to WakeMed for treatment of injuries.
First Sgt. Michael Goldsmith said troopers have consulted with the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office and plan to charge the juvenile driver with failure to maintain lane control and misdemeanor death by vehicle.
Authorities also said a search warrant for a blood sample was being obtained from the driver as part of the ongoing investigation.
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“…a 17-year-old male juvenile…” That’s like saying 2 am in the morning. A 17-year-old is a juvenile and 2 am is in the morning. No further explanation is needed.
What does 2am have to do with this. I swear, y’all say the stupidest things on here.
Praying for the family.
A child nonetheless. Very unfortunate and sad.
You have to actually read the entire comment and think.
It is sad but there has been times when I was young I lied to my parents and would stay out all night.
‘Don’t get it either, 2am? Wtf, l’ve tried to connect the dots…. and just like you other folks , just don’t make sense… i’ve “read the entire comment ” and idf get it!!! Someone died, keep thinking that you are all above those who have lost… Karma is a …..!