Driver killed after truck goes airborne, flips in violent crash

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A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash that ended with a pickup truck flipping over on McInnis Road at Holly Road near Lakeview on Saturday morning.

According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the driver of a Chevy pickup truck traveling south on Wallace Road veered off the right shoulder, crashing through a fence and into a pasture. The truck continued for approximately 50 yards, smashing through a second fence before hitting an embankment.

Investigators say the impact sent the vehicle airborne. It landed on McInnis Road and overturned, coming to rest with its roof completely caved in.

Troopers say the driver was likely not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and that speed contributed to the accident.

Patrick Priest
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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