ZIONVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) – A Tennessee woman was killed in a crash Monday (September 28) in Watauga County. The deceased is 67-year-old Carol Geiger of Shady Valley, Tennessee.

Monday at approximately 10:00 a.m., The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision on US 421 at Mabel School Road, in Watauga County. A Ford F250 was traveling North on US 421, crossed the centerline and collided head on with a Hyundai Kona.

The driver of the Hyundai, Carol Geiger passed away from her injuries at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Ford, 64-year-old Henry Bontrager of Ellenboro, was transported to the Watauga Medical Center by EMS with minor injuries. The initial investigation concluded speed or impairment are not contributing factors in the collision.

Bontrager was charged by Troopers with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, careless and reckless driving, left of center, and no operator’s license.