ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WHKY) – A man was killed and another person was injured in a crash earlier today in Alexander County. The deceased is 31-year-old Justice Mcray Boyette of Winston Salem.

Today (September 21) at approximately 10:00 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to US 64 near Adams Pond Road. A 2024 Ram Tow truck was traveling West on US 64 before crossing the center line and was traveling the wrong way. The ram then collided head on with a 2023 Freightliner tractor trailer. The Ram then became fully engulfed in flames with the driver entrapped in the vehicle.

The driver of the Ram, Justice Mcray Boyette, passed away from his injuries at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Freightliner, a Lenoir resident, was airlifted to CMC main with serious injuries. While Troopers conducted the on-scene investigation, US 64 was closed for several hours. There will be no charges in this case.

 

[Photo courtesy of Rick Gilbert, WACB]