WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) --
A Wake County deputy and another driver were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday.Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App
The wreck happened at Fayetteville Road near Old Stage Road. US 401 is closed in both directions while emergency crews work the scene.
UPDATE: Sheriff’s deputy SUV and silver BMW it collided with now both being towed away. @NCSHP wrapping up crash investigation. U.S. 401 NB and SB could reopen very soon. #abc11 pic.twitter.com/gpTXsEH52t
— Joel Brown (@JoelBrownABC11) October 10, 2018
The deputy and the other driver were taken to WakeMed with serious injuries.
On Wednesday, ABC11 learned the deputy involved is John Patrick Carlisle, a seven-year veteran of the Wake County Sheriff's Office.
Carlisle suffered a broken femur and was undergoing surgery Wednesday.
The deputy's SUV was a K-9 unit. His canine partner was not injured in the crash, the sheriff's office told ABC11.
The other vehicle involved was a BMW sedan.
The State Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
#BREAKING: Wake Sheriff’s deputy injured along with other driver in collision that has closed U.S. 401 in both directions in southern Wake County. Both rushed to WakeMed. #abc11 pic.twitter.com/PX430Dbtnz
— Joel Brown (@JoelBrownABC11) October 10, 2018
The roadway reopened after several hours.
ABC11's Josh Chapin contributed to this report.
