Two seniors injured in Brunswick County crash involving assisted living van, commercial truck

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Two senior passengers were injured Friday morning in a crash involving an assisted living van and a commercial truck on NC 133 near Mallory Creek Drive.

According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the assisted living van was traveling north on NC 133 when its driver attempted to turn left onto Mallory Creek Drive.

Troopers say the van failed to yield to a southbound commercial truck hauling construction materials, resulting in a collision.

The impact ejected one passenger through a window, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Another passenger was thrown from their seat and suffered minor injuries.

Both passengers were transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The crash was first reported at 7:47 a.m., according to DriveNC, which initially reported that all northbound lanes of NC 133 were closed near Mallory Creek Drive.

Drivers were also advised to use caution along southbound NC 133 near Big Buck Trail SE.

Highway Patrol confirmed the crash scene has since been cleared.

The driver of the assisted living van is facing charges, although the specific charges have not been released.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.