Man ejected, killed in Johnston County wreck not wearing seat belt, troopers say
Authorities said James Edwards Jr., 58, of Selma was traveling south on Pine Level Road when he drove off the road and hit a ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Posted — Updated
Authorities said James Edwards Jr., 58, of Selma was traveling south on Pine Level Micro Road when he drove off the road and hit a ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Troopers said Edwards’ truck overturned at least twice, ejecting him from the vehicle. Edwards died on the way to the hospital.
Authorities said Edwards was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Troopers said Wednesday night’s crash is the third time they have responded to an unrestrained driver being ejected from a vehicle within 24-hours and the second fatality involving an unrestrained driver within 36 hours.
• Credits
Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
