Person dies in wrong-way crash in Wayne County

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Sunday, January 13, 2019
Fatal crash in Wayne County
Fatal crash in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person died in a wrong-way collision Saturday evening.

Highway Patrol said a van was traveling the wrong way on U.S. Highway 117 near Brogden in the northbound lane when the driver struck a pick-up truck and another car.

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At least one person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was taken to a local hospital.

U.S. Highway 117 was closed in both directions at the scene.

No names have yet to be released, as the investigation ins ongoing. Please check back for updates.