Driver leaves scene after Lobelia crash

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a Tesla and a truck Tuesday afternoon on Lobelia Road.

According to Crain’s Creek Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched around 4:21 p.m. on Tuesday to the intersection of Lobelia Road (N.C. 690) and Morrison Bridge Road.

Firefighters arrived to find the Tesla’s driver outside the vehicle and walking around. The driver said he was uninjured.

The truck involved in the crash was located at a nearby store near the fire station. However, the truck’s driver had left the scene before emergency crews arrived.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to investigate.

No additional details were immediately available.

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Photos via Crain’s Creek Fire-Rescue. 


Abegail Murphy | Assistant Editor
Written by Sandhills Sentinel assistant editor Abegail Murphy. Abegail has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2021.

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