A crash on US 701 North on Tuesday evening left a 6-year-old child in critical condition, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash ocurred near the intersection of US 701 North and NC 53 West.
According to First Sgt. Matt Hardee, Sabrina Lowery of Tar Heel was traveling northbound on US 701 near the intersection of NC 53 West when her vehicle struck the guardrail on the left. After striking the guardrail on the left, Lowery’s vehicle then crossed the highway, and went over the guardrail on right.
“Her 6-year-old son was in the car with her,” said Sgt. Hardee. The child was ejected from the vehicle and was air lifted to UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Lowery, was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington for treatment of her injuries.
Speed and alcohol were factors involved in the crash, said Sgt. Hardee.
Lowery is facing charges of DWI, reckless driving, child restraint violation, a seatbelt violation, and driving on a suspended license. Sgt. Hardee said more charges are pending.
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