Tractor Trailer Crash Closes NC 16 in Wilkes County : TruckAccidentHub
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, no other vehicles were involved in the accident. Troopers stated that the driver lost control of the truck while navigating a curve, causing the vehicle to go over an embankment.
The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
Crews remained at the scene working to recover the truck, a process expected to extend well into the night.
Authorities have asked drivers to avoid the area and provided two recommended detours:
State troopers are continuing to investigate what caused the driver to lose control.