A driver was extricated and transported to a trauma center following a serious single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in the 4400 block of Hillmon Grove Road, less than a mile from the Moore-Harnett County line.
Emergency crews were dispatched at 2:38 p.m. to the scene, where they found a vehicle that had collided with a tree, trapping the driver inside. The first arriving units reported heavy damage and a pinned-in occupant.
First responders used heavy hydraulic rescue tools to cut a large portion of the driver’s side to access the patient. Crews then used a hydraulic ram to push back the dashboard and reposition the emergency brake pedal, ultimately freeing the driver.
The patient was transported to a nearby trauma center. Their condition has not been released. The cause of the crash was not released.
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.
