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Roy Dale Ward Killed in Accident at I-40 in Johnston County, NC

Published on: June 14, 2023

Date of Accident
June 13, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Roy Dale Ward
Type of Accident
Auto Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40 ALT, Selma, Johnston County, NC, USA

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed one person at I-40 in Johnston County, NC on June 13th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. According to investigators, a westbound tractor-trailer is alleged to have been braking for traffic ahead when it became jackknifed. The truck then veered from its lane into a nearby shoulder, striking a pedestrian. The pedestrian, identified as 58-year-old Roy Dale Ward, was standing near a parked tractor-trailer at the time. Authorities say he was working as part of a crew that was in the process of transporting a large steel beam. The collision left him with fatal injuries while two occupants in the semi-tuck had suspected minor injuries. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck

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