Driver walks away after truck flips, cab crushed in Carthage crash

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A Chevy pickup truck overturned in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 24-27 near Bethlehem Church Road in Carthage, but officials say no one was injured.

Investigators said the driver lost control of the truck, which ran off the road and flipped. The impact crushed the top of the cab, though emergency crews reported the driver was able to walk away without injuries.

Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

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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