1 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Newton
One person was killed in a three-vehicle pile-up in Newton Wednesday evening.
Police haven’t released the name of the person who was killed in the crash or identified the other victims.
The crash happened during rush hour at the intersection of U.S. Highway 321 and West 15th Street, in the city about 40 miles northwest of Charlotte.
One driver was ultimately flown to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte with serious injuries. A second driver was treated and released at the scene. The third driver was pronounced dead.
Newton police haven’t said what they believe caused the wreck. The investigation is ongoing.
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This story was originally published September 23, 2015 at 9:36 PM with the headline "1 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Newton."