Driver transported to hospital after striking car in yard

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A driver was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a crash at a residence along Plank Road near Robbins.

According to authorities, the driver of a Toyota Tacoma accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake while in the home’s carport. The vehicle jumped a small brick wall and struck a nearby tree.

The crash occurred just before 3 p.m. Emergency responders arrived quickly, and the driver was taken to the hospital. Injuries are believed to be minor.

No one else was injured.

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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