North Carolina

Shannon Sutton Killed; Bernice Jernigan Injured in Accident at Camelia St and Central Ave in Lenoir County, NC

Published on: December 9, 2021

Date of Accident
December 8, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Shannon Sutton
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Camelia St & Central Ave, Lenoir County, NC, USA

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at Camelia St and Central Ave in Lenoir County, NC on December 7th, 2021. Police say it happened around 7 a.m. A logging truck operated by 25-year-old Baron McNeil is accused of running a stop sign and colliding with a vehicle occupied by 45-year-old Shannon Sutton and 65-year-old Bernice Jernigan. Sutton suffered fatal injuries at the scene while Jernigan was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. McNeil was also hospitalized with minor injuries and reports indicate he was charged with Death by Motor Vehicle and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolin Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Logging Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Camelia St and Central Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Log truck ran a stop sign and collided with a passenger car at an intersection

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