A single-vehicle crash in Cameron on Sunday evening severely injured a man and left a car nearly on its roof in the front yard of a home. The crash happened in the 900 block of U.S. Highway 1 Business, just south of N.C. Highway 24-27.
According to authorities on scene, a Dodge Challenger traveling south toward Vass crossed the center line and left the opposite side of the road. After the vehicle left the roadway, it struck a large root at the base of a tree, causing it to roll over onto its passenger side. It came to a stop head-on against a tree, nearly upside down.
The impact ripped a front wheel completely off the car, and the grille and headlights were thrown nearly across the other side of the yard from where the car came to rest.
A second rescue unit out of the Carthage Fire Department was initially called to assist due to the patient possibly being pinned inside the vehicle.
The vehicle before being removed by a tow truck.
The man was transported to Moore Regional Hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.
N.C. Highway Patrol was on scene investigating the crash. No further details regarding the cause were disclosed at this time.Â
Responding were Cypress Pointe Fire Department, Moore County EMS, Moore County Sheriff’s Office and N.C. Highway Patrol.
~Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Daniel Gwyn. Daniel has been reporting breaking news for Sandhills Sentinel since 2020.
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