Driver rescued after driving off Interstate 40 in North Carolina, officials say
North Carolina Emergency officials had to rescue a driver after they ran off the road of Interstate 40 eastbound in Haywood County.
Driver who died after plummeting into North Carolina gorge identified
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — The driver who plummetted to her death after going around a "Road Closed" sign and concrete barriers on I-40 and drivbing off the road into a large hole on Saturday has been identified, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The victim has been identified as 62-year-old Patricia Mahoney from Southern Pines.
Driver dies after ignoring blockades, plummeting into North Carolina gorge
That portion of eastbound I-40 near the Pigeon River Gorge was washed out by storm floods when Hurricane Helene hit the area, destroying numerous bridges and roads, including this portion of the interstate. It's been closed since late September.
See it: Vehicle falls into North Carolina gorge after driver disregards I-40 closure following Helene
A reckless driver narrowly escaped serious injury after ignoring road closure signs and barriers on a damaged section of Interstate 40 in North Carolina.
Driver plummets into North Carolina gorge after ignoring blockades on road washed out by Helene
A driver decided to go around a "Road Closed" sign and concrete barriers on Interstate 40 and ended up driving off the road and into a large hole in western North Carolina Saturday night, according to the Junaluska Fire Department.
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Woman who fatally crashed off of I-40 in Haywood County is identified
The woman who died after driving past "Road Closed" signs on I-40 in Haywood County was identified as Patricia Ann Mahoney, ...
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Driver rescued after driving off I-40 in NC
A driver was rescued Saturday night after their vehicle ran off the road of Interstate 40 in Haywood County. According to the ...
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Emergency teams rescue travelers from large hole after warning signs ignored
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