A serious collision occurred on a North Carolina highway late Tuesday night when a pickup truck crashed into a tractor-trailer carrying a load of live turkeys. The incident happened at the intersection of Sandy Hill Road and North Carolina Highway after 11 p.m. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the pickup truck attempted to turn off Sandy Hill Road in front of the semi-trailer, resulting in the collision. The impact caused both vehicles to end up off the road, yards away from the intersection where the crash occurred. The driver of the pickup truck is in critical condition, while the semi-truck driver also sustained injuries. The tractor-trailer was transporting turkeys from Prestage Farms down NC-87 at the time of the accident. As of the latest reports, there is no information available regarding the status of the turkeys or whether any charges will be filed in connection with the incident.
The collision highlights the potential dangers of highway driving and the importance of road safety. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
