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Friday, September 12, 2025

Driver escapes injury after pickup crashes into trees near Vass

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A pickup truck crashed into the woods along Highway 690 Friday afternoon, leaving the vehicle heavily damaged but, fortunately, the driver walked away without serious injuries.

The single-vehicle crash happened around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection with McGill Road, just outside of Vass. According to authorities, a Toyota Tacoma was traveling toward Vass when the driver lost control in a curve, ran off the road, and struck a tree. The impact caused the truck to spin and come to rest on its side.

Emergency crews arrived to find the driver, who was the only occupant, walking around the scene. Despite not appearing to be seriously hurt, he was transported to the hospital as a precaution.

Highway 690 was temporarily closed while first responders worked to clear the scene.

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 ABC 11. 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 videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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