State Highway Patrol Coverage

One dead, two injured in Saturday night crash in Lee County, troopers say

Troopers said 32-year-old Davis Anugo was traveling south on the highway in a 2008 Ford Escape SUV when an SUV, driven by 25-year-old Lucas Crump, crossed left of center and hit Anuo head-on. After the initial crash, Crump sideswiped a 2012 Nissan Versa traveling behind Anungo.

WRAL staff

Trooper who murdered man in 1993 released from prison

A former North Carolina Highway Patrol officer convicted in 1998 of murder was paroled earlier this month after serving a little less than 26 years in prison.

WRAL staff

Video shows plane flying over car, landing in Rocky Mount

On Monday, WRAL News obtained surveillance video from a Shell gas station, which shows the plane flying over a car.

One person killed in crash on Avent Ferry Road in Wake County, road closed

A deputy at the scene confirmed that one person died in the crash.

WRAL staff

Pilot walks away uninjured from plane crash in Rocky Mount; FAA & NTSB to investigate

Authorities said the pilot missed all the power lines and was able to walk away from the crash uninjured.

WRAL staff

NC troopers dealing with hundreds of vacancies across state

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is hitting the recruiting trail with all the state's community colleges as the agency hopes to fill around 270 vacancies.

'A drastic change': NC law enforcement sees surge in drivers impaired by drugs

Law enforcement in North Carolina are seeing an increase in drivers who are impaired by drugs.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Fiery crash along I-540 stems from chase; driver clocked going 95 mph

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper said the chase started when he clocked the driver going 95 mph on I-540.

Chase & crash puts speeding driver in the hospital, Highway Patrol says

A person is in the hospital Wednesday night after authorities say they crashed their car following a high-speed chase in Raleigh. According to the State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on I-540 near Buffaloe Road.

WRAL staff

Juvenile arrested, police looking for two others after stolen vehicle crashes from chase in Raleigh

State troopers were pursuing a stolen vehicle when the vehicle crashed in the area of Sumner Boulevard and Triangle Town Boulevard. A juvenile was taken into custody.

Poll: 20-point deficit on economy highlights Biden's struggles vs. Trump

Biden's approval rating has fallen to a new low in NBC News polling, as Trump narrowly leads in a 2024 general election matchup.

Mark Murray, NBC

Bicyclist dead after being hit by car in Wake County

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a car Saturday night on Old Stage Road in southern Wake County.

Bicyclist hit, killed on Old Stage Road in southern Wake County

The State Highway Patrol said they don't expect the driver to be charged since the bicyclist was wearing all black and there were no reflectors on the bike.

WRAL Staff

Saving lives: New $11M technology helps NC troopers reach people faster

An equipment upgrade for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol could help state troopers save lives by finding people faster.

Funeral held Friday for victim of Johnston County crash

Freddy Seras was one of the four teenagers killed Monday in a high-speed crash on Interstate 95. He was 17 years old.

4 teens killed after high-speed crash on I-95 North in Johnston County

State troopers said the driver of a Kia Soul crashed into a tree near the exit ramp for Brogden Road. All four of the people inside the vehicle died.

WRAL staff

4 dead in single-car crash along I-95 in Smithfield

Four people were killed in a crash early Monday morning on Interstate 95 North, according to the NC State Highway Patrol. State troopers said one car crashed into a tree at Exit 93 on Brogden Road.

Doorbell cam shows high-speed chase; 16-year-old arrested

Four people are on the run, and a minor is in custody, after a high-speed chase through multiple counties overnight.

Trooper won't be charged for shooting murder suspect after chase, shootout

The state trooper who shot and killed a Fayetteville murder suspect after a high-speed chase and shootout in September will not face criminal charges for his actions.

Chelsea Donvan, WRAL reporter

Speeding motorcyclist killed in chase, crash in downtown Raleigh

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday in a crash in downtown Raleigh.

WRAL staff

Chase ends in crash at gas station on S. Saunders Street in Raleigh

A woman led state troopers on a chase Thursday morning before crashing in Raleigh.

Woman charged with driving while impaired after chase ends in crash on S. Saunders Street

A woman led state troopers on a chase Thursday morning before crashing in Raleigh.

NC state trooper charged with assault in Wilson County

The State Highway Patrol reports Brandon Currie of Lucama was arrested Monday and charged with assault on a female.

WITN staff

Driver charged with DWI after crashing in front yard of Johnston County home at 100 mph

A driver is facing multiple charges, including DWI, after crashing in the front yard of a Johnston County home Friday morning while going more than 100 mph.

One person killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-85 in Granville County

One person died in an early morning crash Thursday on Interstate 85 in Granville County.