Gaston County, NC (November 11, 2018) – Police say that one person lost their life in a serious two-vehicle crash in Gaston County on Saturday evening, November 10. The accident took place on the Dallas Cherryville Highway near Costner School Road.
Police have confirmed that two people were involved in the accident and one person lost their life. At this time, we do not know if anybody else was injured in the accident. The person who lost their life was identified as a young male, but their name has not been released.
Officials say that they are still trying to determine how the accident took place. Drivers were urged to avoid the area as crews work to clear the scene.
As of now, the North Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
At this time, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the person who lost their life in this accident and hope that those who are suffering these losses will be able to find comfort and peace during this extremely difficult time.
Fatal Accident in North Carolina
In North Carolina, car accidents remain one of the main reasons for fatalities across the state. In 2015, there was an 8.1% increase in fatalities and 11.9% increase in injuries. Ever since then, the numbers have been on the rise. Thousands of people lose their lives in these accidents every year and we want to work to ensure that these numbers decrease once and for all.
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