Lenoir- On Sunday, November 8th at approximately 6:29 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision on Calico Road near US 64, in Caldwell County. A 2020 Toyota Rav4 was traveling South on Calico Road, crossed the centerline before driving off the road and colliding with a tree.
The driver of the Toyota, Jesse Wayne Douglas, 33, of Lenoir, was transported to UNC Health Blue Ridge by EMS with serious injuries.
The front seat passenger, Calieb Scott Clark, 28, of Lenoir, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision.
Both speed and impairment are suspected as contributing circumstances in the collision.
Charges are pending on Mr. Douglas for, Felony Death by Motor Vehicle, Driving While Impaired, Reckless Driving, and Left of Center.