(MJP) — In Cabrus County, North Carolina, According to authorities, a truck ran over a Winston-Salem woman who was inspecting her automobiles on I-85 South early Friday morning, killing her instantly.
The fatal crash happened on I-85 South in Cabarrus County at about 4:55 a.m. on Friday, August 9, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The road is located just south of Lane Street.
A 2014 Kia Optima was reported to have stopped in the far left lane on I-85 by troopers after experiencing automobile issues.
Winston-Salem resident Arlexia Taylor, 27, stepped out of her Kia to inspect it. According to the Highway Patrol, that is when a 2017 Chevrolet truck hit Taylor on the road. At the scene, Taylor was declared dead.
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Minor injuries were treated for the driver of the Chevrolet truck after he was transferred to Atrium Northeast Hospital. Authorities determined that intoxication and speed did not play a role in the fatal crash.
On Friday morning, there was a two-hour closure of Interstate 85 South.
This crash is still under investigation, and no charges have been mentioned.