Two-vehicle crash temporarily closes intersection in Pinehurst

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A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Monticello Drive and Morganton Road briefly disrupted traffic Saturday afternoon.

The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. and involved a Lexus sedan and a Toyota RAV4. According to Pinehurst Police, the driver of the Lexus was attempting to turn left onto Monticello when the vehicle entered the path of the oncoming RAV4.

Both drivers were evaluated at the scene and did not suffer serious injuries.

Monticello Drive was closed at the intersection, and one lane of Morganton Road was temporarily shut down while crews cleared 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 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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