North Carolina

One Person Killed in Accident at I-40 in Burke County, NC

Published on: September 10, 2021

Date of Accident
September 9, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-40 in Burke County, NC on September 9th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. A passenger vehicle headed westbound on I-40 reportedly veered from the road for unknown reasons and crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer parked in the shoulder. The driver, who police say was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer pulled onto the side of the road.

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