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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.
Posted 2023-10-20T09:13:55+00:00 - Updated 2023-10-20T09:32:31+00:00
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.

A state trooper at the scene said the driver was going more than 100 mph when the driver lost control of the car, went airborne and struck a power pole -- barely missing a home.

The crash happened around 2 a.m. on Buffalo Road.

The trooper said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver has been charged with the following crimes:

  • DWI
  • Speeding
  • Open container
  • Driving left of center
  • Reckless driving
  • Not wearing a seat belt

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