A moped driver was airlifted Monday after a crash in Carthage with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
The crash occurred around noon at the intersection of McReynolds Street and Ray Street. According to authorities, the moped driver pulled out from Ray Street into the path of an SUV traveling on McReynolds Street. McReynolds Street was closed to traffic for a short time while the crash was investigated and cleared.
First responders set up a landing zone for UNC Carolina Air Care at Gilliam-McConnell Airfield near Pik N Pig in Carthage to airlift the moped driver to a trauma center.
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.
