Box truck driver killed, 4 injured in crash with GoTriangle bus near Southpoint Mall

Monday, September 21, 2020
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person died and four others were injured after a Sunday afternoon crash involving a GoTriangle bus near Southpoint Mall, according to Durham police.

Durham police said the crash happened near Renaissance Parkway at Rolando Drive around 3:45. A large box truck, going east on Renaissance Parkway, made a left turn onto Rolando Drive in the path of the bus. The vehicles collided in the intersection.
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The driver of the box truck was ejected from the vehicle and killed. He was later identified as 28-year-old Jacob Kipserem of Buies Creek.

The bus driver and three bus passengers were taken to the hospital. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.


No charges are pending. The crash is still under investigation. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors.
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