Troutman, NC (October 17, 2024) – A tragic vehicle accident occurred on October 17 at approximately 1 p.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and Autumn Leaf Road. Authorities reported that the crash involved a dump truck and multiple vehicles, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.
According to police, Mildred Jones, 85, was turning left from Autumn Leaf Road when her vehicle entered the path of a dump truck traveling on South Main Street. The collision caused the dump truck to roll onto its side, subsequently striking another truck that was pulling a trailer. This second impact forced the truck and trailer back into a Troutman Police patrol vehicle parked nearby.
Mildred Jones and her passenger, Kenneth Jones, 87, both suffered serious injuries and were transported to local medical centers for treatment. Unfortunately, Mildred Jones later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the dump truck, 46-year-old William Wallace from Hudson, North Carolina, was also taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment.
The Troutman Police Department has stated that the investigation into the accident is ongoing. South Main Street was closed for approximately three hours as authorities worked to gather evidence and clear the scene.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic accident.
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