Driver escapes fiery crash in Johnston County

Sunday, July 6, 2014
GARNER, NC (WTVD) -- A driver miraculously walked away from a crash in Johnston County early Sunday.

It happened on Cornwallis Rd near NC highway 42 between Garner and Clayton.

The crash happened after midnight. A single vehicle went out of control, clipped the guy wires to a power pole, and crashed into a wooded area.

The car caught fire, but the driver escaped with minor injuries.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

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