Driver charged after pickup overturns in crash near Carthage

Published on

May 2, 2026

A single-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck closed part of Star Ridge Road for about two hours Friday night.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Star Ridge Road and Weatherford Lane and involved a Ford F-250 that overturned in the roadway, according to authorities.

Troopers say the driver ran off the right side of the road, struck a power pole, splitting it in half, and then overturned back onto Star Ridge Road.

The male driver was not seriously injured in the crash.

According to troopers, the driver is facing several charges, including failure to maintain lane control, hit-and-run and driving while impaired.

Star Ridge Road was shut down in the area for approximately two hours while crews worked the scene and cleared the wreckage.

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.