Tractor-trailer driver charged in Selma crash

Troopers charged Barry Martin, of Gilbert, S.C., with failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision and failure to wear a seat belt.

The crash happened near U.S. Highway 70 shortly before 11 a.m., and the road reopened by 3:20 p.m.

Martin told authorities he took his eyes off the road to reach for a Lifesaver candy and crashed into the vehicles, according to the state Highway Patrol.

He was treated at a nearby hospital and later released.

Brittany Liles, of Pinelevel, was hit while driving her Jeep, troopers said. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at WakeMed and released. Christopher Allen, of Selma, was also hit. He did not seek medical attention.