Nashville, N.C. — A woman was killed Tuesday night when she crashed on Highway 231 in Nash County, troopers said.
Sandra Avila, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers said she was driving northbound near the Johnston County border when she lost control of her SUV, ran off the road and down a steep embankment.
Alcohol was not a factor in the wreck, troopers said. Avila was wearing her seat belt.



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