Pickup Collides With Tractor Trailer

Photo by John Payne

WILSON’S MILLS – Two westbound vehicles collided Thursday afternoon on US 70 in Wilson’s Mills. The accident occurred when a pickup truck driver reportedly drifted into the side of a tractor trailer

The pickup truck spun around following the 4:00pm collision, blocking both westbound lanes.

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Johnston County EMS evaluated both drivers but no one was transported to the hospital.

A North Carolina state trooper drove up on the accident moments after it happened. Wilson’s Mills Fire and Wilson’s Mills Police also responded to the work zone crash.

Photo by John Payne

The pickup truck driver was cited.