15-501 closes due to crash at Monroe Street

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September 2, 2024

Another crash at the Monroe Street crossover to U.S. Highway 15-501 in Carthage closed the southbound lanes of the highway, sending three people to the hospital. The collision happened Monday afternoon around 3 p.m.

Carthage Police tell Moore County News that the driver of a Toyota sedan traveling on Monroe Street pulled out in front of a SUV traveling southbound on 15-501. The impact caused heavy damage to both vehicles, sending them into the median.

The single occupant in the SUV along with the two occupants of the sedan were transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Patrick Priest

A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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