• May 19, 2023

Two Killed, Two Injured in Box Truck Accident on I-40 in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC — May 18, 2023, two were killed and at least two were injured following a box truck accident at around 3:21 p.m. along I-40.

Authorities with the North Carolina Highway Patrol released information about the crash, which they say happened in the Four Oaks area near Keen Road.

Two Killed, Two Injured in Box Truck Accident on I-40 in Johnston County, NC

Police statements at this time say that a box truck was going northbound along the interstate when it may have experienced a tire blowout. This led to the box truck veering through the median barrier and going into southbound lanes. There, the box truck crashed into a pickup.

As a result of the collision, two people in the pickup sustained fatal injuries. Reports have not yet identified the victims. Two others in the box truck were apparently injured in the crash and taken to a hospital. An SUV was also involved, and there are conflicting reports on whether or not that driver had injuries following the accident.

Currently, no further information can be confirmed. Some reports indicate there may be charges pending, but investigations are still ongoing at this time.

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