Wayne County, NC (July 24, 2025) – A deadly crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer claimed one life Tuesday night in Wayne County.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. on July 23 near 581 Pecan Road. The North Carolina Highway Patrol and Arrington Volunteer Fire Department responded after reports indicated someone may have been pinned inside a vehicle.

Upon arrival, emergency responders found two heavily damaged vehicles at the scene. Fire officials confirmed that one of the vehicles involved was a tractor-trailer. The driver of the smaller passenger vehicle died as a result of their injuries.

While authorities have acknowledged injuries and a confirmed fatality, the total number of individuals hurt in the crash has not been released. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident to determine what caused the wreck.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and any potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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