A Burke County man was killed in a crash this morning (February 11) in Caldwell County. The deceased is 76-year-old David Dula of Morganton.
Shortly after 2 a.m. today, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to US 64 near Helton Hartley Place, in Caldwell County. A 2008 Volvo SUV was traveling West on US 64, crossed the centerline and then collided with the guardrail. The Volvo then overturned and collided with a tree before becoming engulfed in flames. The driver of the Volvo, David Dula, passed away from his injuries at the scene of the collision.
The initial investigation does not indicate speed or impairment to be contributing factors in the collision. While Troopers conducted the investigation, US 64 was shut down for one hour.