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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

One person killed in Hoke County crash

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A 27-year-old man was killed on N.C. 211 Thursday afternoon, after a head on crash in Hoke County. The highway was closed for an extended period of time close to the scene at Pond Road, just west of Raeford.

Troopers with the N.C. Highway Patrol tell Moore County News that a tow truck that was responding to a different crash on N.C. 211 went to pass another vehicle, and collided head on with the vehicle driven by the 27-year-old.

The 84-year-old tow truck driver was is facing multiple charges.

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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