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One person was killed in a head-on crash in Iredell County, North Carolina. The collision involved a Chevrolet Silverado pickup and a Ford Explorer. The driver of the Silverado crossed the centerline, causing the car to catch on fire with the driver trapped inside. The driver of the Ford suffered minor injuries, while a passenger was rushed to the hospital. The initial investigation does not indicate impairment or speed as contributing factors. The road was closed for two hours for investigation. Hannah Yahne reported
An image depicting the aftermath of a car collision is shown. The incident resulted in one vehicle catching fire, with the driver trapped inside. Tragically, one person lost their life in the head-on crash, which occurred in Iredell County, North Carolina. The collision involved a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and a Ford Explorer on Old Mountain Road near Marie Duke Road. According to state troopers, the driver of the Silverado crossed the centerline, causing the collision with the Ford. The impact ignited the Silverado, leaving the driver, identified as 57-year-old Jeffrey Turman Walker, trapped and unable to escape. Regrettably, Walker succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Ford, a 49-year-old man from Mooresville, sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. However, a passenger was rushed to Iredell Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The initial investigation conducted by Highway Patrol officials did not indicate that impairment or excessive speed played a role in the collision. Consequently, the road was closed for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation..
