Hillsborough, NC – April 15, 2022, a truck driver was seriously injured in a rear-end crash with a disabled 18-wheeler on Interstate 85 near Hillsborough.
Authorities say the incident happened around 8:50 p.m. on I-85 north near I-40 east. Preliminary investigation suggests a commercial tractor-trailer broke down in the middle of the interstate and shortly after it was rear-ended by a second big rig traveling around 65 mph.
The rear-ending truck driver was entrapped after the collision and had to be rescued. He was transported to an area trauma center. The driver of the disabled truck was unhurt.
No further information is available at this time.