Thursday, August 20, 2015

1 killed in crash on US-70 Business near I-40


A moving truck collided with three vehicles
The Garner Police Department is investigating a crash on US Hwy 70 Business near I-40 Monday morning that left one person dead and two more with serious injuries.

It happened just before 9 a.m. when police said a Two Men And A Truck moving van collided with a disabled Honda in the eastbound lanes.

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Investigators on the scene of a crash on US 70 Business


The driver of the Honda, Lenae Mary Rebecca Dew, of Raleigh, died.

The Freightliner truck then crossed the median into the westbound lanes and hit two SUVs.

Three people in those vehicles were taken to the hospital. Two have serious injuries.

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One car was destroyed in the crash.


Police said the crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.

Two Men And A Truck issued a statement Monday afternoon.

"The local franchise is working both internally and with local authorities during the ongoing accident investigation. Words cannot convey our sympathy for all those impacted by the accident and our thoughts and prayers are with them," it said.