Man dies after collision with 18-wheeler

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Troopers with the Highway Patrol said a man has died following a crash with a tractor-trailer.

Lt. Jeff Gordon said the incidnet happened around 10 a.m. at the intersection of Byrdville-Freeman Road and US 74/76 near Bolton. Gordon said a male driver of a Crown Victoria was traveling on Byrdville-Freeman Road when he didn’t stop at the stop sign and collided with the 18-wheeler traveling on US 74/76. Gordon said the car ended up lodged under the rig and was dragged several hundred feet before coming to a stop.

Gordon said no charges will be filed. The identity of the victim has not been released.