A semi truck crashed into the Big Juniper Creek bridge along Dowd Road between Willow Brook Drive and Lawhon Road in West End on Tuesday, forcing an extended road closure.
Troopers said the driver lost control going into a curve while traveling at a speed too fast for conditions. The cab of the truck ended up hanging halfway off the bridge above the creek, while the trailer stretched across the water. The crash completely destroyed the safety railing on one side of the bridge.
The driver was not hurt, but the truck leaked fuel into the creek. Moore County Public Safety responded to the scene to help contain the spill.
Due to the damage to the bridge, officials said Dowd Road will remain closed until the North Carolina Department of Transportation can make repairs, which could take several days.
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.
