SUV crashes down embankment, lands in creek bed

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A driver is lucky to be unharmed after a dramatic crash sent his Nissan Armada and trailer off N.C. Highway 24-27 and into a creek near Carthage on Wednesday evening.

The vehicle was traveling eastbound near J Dowdy Road around 7 p.m. when it ran off the right side of the road, went down a steep embankment, hit a tree, and came to rest in a creek bed.

The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, was not injured.

Emergency crews briefly shut down the eastbound lane of the highway while evaluating the scene and ensuring the area was safe for other drivers.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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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