Driver charged with DWI after head-on collision

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January 21, 2025

A driver has been charged with DWI after a head-on collision along Grady Road near Union Church Road, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Troopers say the driver of a Mercedes sedan was traveling north on Grady Road around 6 p.m. when they crossed the centerline and collided with a Ford pick-up truck. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles, completely ripping the front wheel off the Ford. The Ford slid nearly 100 yards from the point of impact without it’s front wheel before coming to a stop.

Debris from the vehicles could be seen scattered along Grady Road, causing the entire road to be closed from Union Church Road to Shaw Road.

No one was seriously injured in the crash.

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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