WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A head-on collision in Wilkes County killed three people on Friday evening, N.C. State Highway Patrol Troopers said.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Friday on Red White and Blue Road near Ruth Linny Road.
Reports said a 2003 Jeep Liberty, driven by 62-year-old Randy Lee Johnson, crossed the centerline and collided with a 2018 Nissan Altima.
Johnson was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials said he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The Altima was driven by 34-year-old Johnathan Andrew Laws. He was airlifted to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
A backseat passenger in the Nissan, 72-year-old Vickie Gustafson Key, died at the scene, troopers reported.
Two additional passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The road was closed for approximately two hours as the NC State Highway Patrol conducted its investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest that neither speed nor alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash, officials said.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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