North Carolina

Driver Injured in Accident at Hwy 42 near Buffalo Rd in Clayton, NC

Published on: September 14, 2021

Date of Accident
September 13, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

5000 NC-42, Clayton, NC 27527, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that injured a driver at Hwy 42 near Buffalo Rd in Clayton, NC on September 13th, 2021. Police say it happened around 10:15 a.m. and involved a box truck colliding with the rear of an empty dump truck slowing to make a turn into a construction area. The box truck become lodged with the dump truck and was dragged from the road, pinning the driver. Once free, he was taken to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Dump Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 42 near Buffalo Rd
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box truck collided with the rear of a dump truck

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