Two Juveniles Ejected In Serious I-40 Crash
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — Four people, including two juveniles, were injured in a serious crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 40 near N.C. Highway 24 in Sampson County.
According to authorities, the crash happened around 5:02 p.m. when a 2007 Toyota Yaris traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 suffered a failure of its right rear tire.
Investigators said the tire separated, causing the vehicle to go out of control. The car traveled off the roadway into the median, struck a cable guardrail and began overturning.
During the rollover, the vehicle crossed into the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 before coming to rest.
The driver, identified as Brian Hugo Arana, 19, of Angier, was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for treatment.
The front-seat passenger, identified as Alex Francisco Cueller Castro, 20, was transported to WakeMed in Raleigh.
Authorities said both the driver and front-seat passenger were wearing seat belts.
Two juvenile passengers riding in the back seat were ejected during the crash. One juvenile was transported to WakeMed in Raleigh, while the second was taken to Novant Health in Wilmington.
Traffic on Interstate 40 was temporarily shut down during the investigation, but all lanes have since reopened.
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Curious why they took one to Wilmington. Is it because there’s specialty doctors there for like head injuries or something? Just curious. I don’t know anything about the type of injuries or the people involved but hope they all have a quick recovery.
Me and my husband were there when it happened! And it’s because he was in critical condition!!! Three of them were airlifted to the hospital
My sister and I were there too. My sister is a PA and was one of the first on scene. She was working on one of the juveniles, I believe the one that got life flighted to WakeMed. We’ve been trying to find articles with his condition!
We are close friends with his family. Unfortunately he passed away last night. We are all heartbroken he was such a good kid. Thanks to your sister for assisting 🙏🏼💔
Do you know the name of the child?
Hey that was my brother I want to thank you for helping him out. Unfortunately he passed away that same night at the hospital.
Sorry for your loss. He’s at peace now. Condolences from the Stubrah family.
Hi Alex,
I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. 🙏 I’m sending prayers for you and your family. I was on the scene helping Brian. How are you doing? How is Brian? I pray that you all are healing 🙏
Nadine
I was there too and helped Brian while your sister helped Christian. Please tell her thank
You for all she did!! That was a lot and she was amazing.🙏