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Posted: November 17, 2011
Updated: November 18, 2011

Double fatal crash closes I-40W near Clayton

Four-car crash closes I-40W near Clayton

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Clayton, N.C. — A double fatal crash involving multiple vehicles closed Interstate 40 West between mile markers 311 and 312 near Clayton, just west of N.C. Highway 42, Thursday night.

The names of those who died have not been released. The crash happened around 10 p.m. after a Mitsubishi, carrying three people, including a baby, crossed the median from the eastbound to the westbound lanes and hit a BMW SUV and a Lexus, according to troopers.

The driver and front-seat passenger in the Mitsubishi died. Emergency responders found the baby crying and took the child to a nearby hospital. The baby's name and condition were not released.

The drivers of the BMW and Lexus were also taken to the hospital. Their names and conditions are unknown.

Troopers closed all lanes of I-40 for about five hours Thursday night, reopening the highway to traffic in both directions around 3:30 a.m.

Reporter: Adam Owens
Web Editor: Kelly Hinchcliffe

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I can't get this poor little girl out of my head. I have a 2 year old daughter too and can not imagine this happening to her. I wish they would update. I wish there was something we could do but for now....prayers. I am thinking of this little one today on a special family day....God bless and peace.

jen6
November 24, 2011 1:53 p.m.

Thank you michellegibson28412. People are so quick to jump to conclusions, aren't they? It especially hurts when you know the family. God bless the little one, and prayers for all involved.

raleighlynn
November 18, 2011 11:42 a.m.

Heres what DID happen, they were coming home from work, not drinking, sleeping,etc. I bet you didnt know that she was pregnant, and they were an honest, hard working couple who loved their daughter very much? The a tire blew out, they think it was over corrected. The main concern is the poor child who lost her parents last night, not why she lost them. She is doing better, they have her on medicine and oxygen tubes. they lived very close to the site, they,were not traveling, simply trying to make their way home.

michellegibson28412
November 18, 2011 11:38 a.m.

Too true, use caution, these were very respinsible people. Consider that family may be reading this, you are obviously 'too stupid' to be so quick to judge someone you know nothing of. Keep rash commentary to yourself.

michellegibson28412
November 18, 2011 10:38 a.m.

How sad - my heart goes out to the family and friends of those who passed. I hope the baby is okay and has family to take her in. I also hope for a speedy recovery to the other drivers involved. I agree too that it could have been deer. They are all over the place right now.

pulstar40
November 18, 2011 10:34 a.m.

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