2 killed in Raleigh crash; Louisburg Rd near I-540 reopens in both directions
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two people were killed Friday morning in a crash on a major road in Raleigh, the Watch Commander said.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. on Louisburg Road at I-540.
According to investigators, a 2017 Hyundai Tuscon, driven by 33-year-old Rashon Jamaal Comb, was traveling north on Louisburg Road. A 2016 Acura TLX, driven by 22-year-old Trinidy Shehabb Amer, was making a left turn from Midtown Market Avenue onto southbound Louisburg Road.
Combs was speeding and ran a red light at the intersection. Amer was hit on the driver's side.
Both died from their injuries at the scene.
Louisburg Road at I-540 has reopened in both directions after being closed for several hours. Chopper 11 went over the scene earlier, and two cars can be seen with significant damage.
