North Carolina

Four Injured in Accident at I-40 in Haywood County, NC

Date of Accident
March 23, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Willard, Haywood County, NC, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured four people at I-40 in Haywood County, NC on March 23rd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 10:57 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is said to have veered from the roadway for unclear reasons before colliding with an NCDOT IMAP vehicle and patrol car. The impact is said to have pushed the patrol unit into two other nearby vehicles, leaving four people injured and hospitalized. Authorities did not have any additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, NCDOT Vehicle
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Various injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road and collided with a NCDOT vehicle

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