Southern Pines police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Friday, April 15. At approximately 1:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to U.S. 1 under the Morganton Road bridge for a reported On-Star vehicle crash notification, said Southern Pines Police Department in a news release.
Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had been involved in a collision with the bridge’s concrete support pillar. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. One occupant was airlifted to a regional medical center, and the second was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Members of the department’s Investigations Division and Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to assist with this ongoing and active investigation.
To allow for proper personal notifications, no additional information is being released at this time.
Southern Pines Police Department will provide additional details at the appropriate time during this investigation.
File photo by Sandhills Sentinel photographer Melissa Schaub.
