North Carolina

Man Killed in Accident at US Hwy 17 near Elizabeth City, NC

Published on: June 7, 2023

Date of Accident
June 6, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Old U. S. Highway 17, Elizabeth City, NC, U.S.

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at US Hwy 17 near Elizabeth City, NC on June 6th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford Transit van was involved in a rear end collision with a commercial road grader. Police were not able to provide a possible cause for the collision. The road grader had been traveling at a lower rate of speed, due to the vehicle type. The operator of the van, who was not publicly identified, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The other driver was not injured, according to officials. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford Transit Van, Road Grader
Road/Highway
US Hwy 17
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Transit van collided with the rear of a commercial road grader

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