North Carolina

Jeff Vickers Killed in Accident at US 52 in Surry County, NC

Date
April 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jeff Vickers
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 52, Wadesboro, Surry County, NC, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tow Truck, Car Carrier
Road/Highway
US 52
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Car carrier collided with a tow truck and a driver that was outside the vehicle


What Happened

State Police are investigating a collision that killed a person at US 52 in Surry County, NC on April 5th, 2022. They say the incident happened when a vehicle occupied by Jeff Vickers suffered a flat tire around 1:40 a.m. Vickers reportedly called for a tow truck and was standing atop the rollback truck bed as the tow truck operator and Vicker's wife were on the ground. An approaching car carrier reportedly then veered up the rollback truck bed and struck Vickers. Investigators say the tow truck was partially in the roadway at the time of the collision and Vickers suffered fatal injuries at a result. Vicker's wife and the tow truck operator were both reportedly able to move out of the way prior to the collision. Additional information was not immediately available.

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