One person was airlifted after the motorcycle they were riding collided head-on with an SUV. The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Sunday on Lobelia Road at McGill Road outside of Vass.
According to N.C. State Highway Patrol investigating the crash, the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Lobelia, when the driver of a Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound attempted a left turn onto McGill, into the path of the motorcycle.
A landing zone was set up at Crains Creek Fire station, and the motorcyclist transported there by Moore County EMS to be flown to a trauma center. Lobelia Road was shut down in both directions by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office while the crash was investigated and crews from Crains Creek Fire Department worked to clear the scene.
The driver of the Rogue was cited for failure to yield. They and their passenger were not injured.
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.
