1 dead after driver goes off road, into Durham creek: Durham Fire

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person is dead after authorities said a vehicle slid off the road and into a creek in Durham.

The Durham Police Department and fire crews worked to remove the car from the Ellerbe Creek near Midland Terrace. Authorities said only one person was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Police said Corey Lewis, 32, of Durham was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash has not been released.

Police are asking that anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information about the crash contact Investigator J. Colquitt with the Durham Police Department Traffic and Crash Team at (919)560-4935 ext. 29450.

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