1 person is left seriously injured after 8 car crash in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person was left critically injured after a multiple car crash in Durham.

The crash happened on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard at Tower Boulevard.at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. A 2017 Ford Mustang, which was traveling west on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard before it collided into seven vehicles stopped at the stoplight at Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard and Tower Boulevard.

The driver, Shaun Barrett, 42, was taken to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The drivers of the other vehicles were not injured.

According to officials, a bystander had minor injuries while attempting to help others involved in the crash.

Police say a preliminary investigation found that speed appears to be a factor in the crash

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

Anyone who may have information on this crash, is asked to contact Investigator J. Rose at (919) 560-4935, ext. 29409 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.