Pickup, Motorcycle Collision Injures 2

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BENSON – Two people were injured around 11:25am Friday in a traffic accident in the 2200 block of NC Highway 242 North of Benson.

Initial reports indicate a motorcycle was traveling south on Highway 242 North and collided with a northbound pickup truck attempting to make a left turn into a private driveway. Two people on the motorcycle were ejected and injured.

Johnston County Report Photo

The driver of the pickup truck was evaluated at the scene by EMS but declined transport to the hospital.

The State Highway Patrol is investigating. Benson Fire and Johnston County EMS responded.

The roadway was shut down for about an hour before reopening.