By rssfeeds-admin WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Three people were killed and two others were injured in a head-on crash in Wilkes County Friday evening, according to a press release from the NC State Highway Patrol.
Around 7 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal crash on Red White and Blue Road near Ruth Linny Road, where a 2003 Jeep Liberty traveling north on Red White and Blue Road crossed the centerline and crashed head-on with a 2018 Nissan Altima that was traveling south.
The driver of the Jeep, Randy Lee Johnson, 62, of Wilkesboro, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, officials said.
The driver of the Nissan, Johnathan Andrew Laws, 34, of Roaring River, was flown by medical helicopter to a hospital in Elkin, where he died.
A backseat passenger, Vickie Gustafson Key, 72, of Roaring River, died at the scene.
Two additional passengers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Red White and Blue Road was closed for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The initial investigation does not indicate that speed or alcohol were contributing factors in the collision.
On Saturday, Wilkes County EMS released the following statement on Facebook regarding the crash:
The Emergency Services,Law Enforcement, and Fire families of Wilkes County are struggling today due to a significant loss. Please keep all agencies in your thoughts and prayers. Official public statement will follow later, please be patient with all involved.
Wilkes County EMS (Facebook)
This is a developing story.
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