Crash in Pinehurst closes NC 211 East

Pinehurst / Taylortown

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By Patrick Priest
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A two-vehicle crash caused N.C. Highway 211 to be closed at Memorial Drive on Monday afternoon.

The two vehicles involved were a Dodge Ram and a Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne had damage to its front passenger side, and a tire was blown by the impact. The Dodge appeared to have damage to its rear passenger side.

The collision caused the eastbound lanes of the highway to be completely shut down for approximately 25 minutes. Authorities detoured eastbound drivers onto Memorial Drive.

According to Pinehurst Police Department, no one was injured. No other details were provided.

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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