Tractor-Trailer, 3 Cars Tangle in Cary Accident

Cary, N.C. — Authorities said three automobiles and a tractor-trailer got tangled up Wednesday in an accident that sent one person to the hospital and affected traffic on U.S. Highway 64 and Gregson Drive.

A westbound car on Highway 64 turned left in front of the eastbound truck, police said. The truck hit the car, careered through the intersection and wound up along a ditch and guardrail, listing to its right.

The car that was hit was knocked onto the median and hit a second car waiting to turn, according to police. A third car waiting next to the second one to turn was showered in broken glass.

Police said Karitta McClease, 25, of Raleigh was driving the car hit by the tractor-trailer and was taken to WakeMed in Raleigh. Her condition was not immediately available.

DMV Motor Carrier officers cited the tractor-trailer driver for having a non-operating left front brake. Investigators had not decided if they would file other charges in the crash, police said.

Authorities temporarily closed all lanes of eastbound traffic on Highway 64.

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PDMartin - must you paint everyone who lives in Cary with the same "bad driver" brush? I don't think Cary has the market cornered on crappy drivers -- they're everywhere. It amazes me how much sterotype bashing is posted in these comments. It's incredibly unfair and very rude.

Me Myself and Eye
February 28, 2007 7:51 p.m.

That's people in Cary for you. If there's two feet between vehicles, they'll pull out in front of you. It happens to me everyday going to work. I guess their mindset is "Oh, they'll stop, or slow down". Senseless.

PDMARTIN
February 28, 2007 4:59 p.m.

I'm the conservative standing there. LOL

Lizard Paw
February 28, 2007 4:57 p.m.

Praying for them all. God bless. Rev. RB

spiritwarriorwoman
February 28, 2007 4:55 p.m.

Wow, if only people would pay attention and were not ALWAYS in such a hurry!