The NC Highway Patrol has confirmed that two people were killed in a head-on collision this morning in Northern Alexander County. The crash was reported around 7:30 on Vashti Road.
One person was airlifted to a regional medical facility with life-threatening injuries.
The names of the victims have not been released
Update: 2pm…
The Highway Patrol has released the following
TAYLORSVILLE – On Tuesday, August 1, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on Vashti Road near NC 16. A 2006 Toyota Matrix was traveling west on Vashti Road, crossed the centerline, and collided head-on with an eastbound 1993 Dodge Dakota.
The driver of the Matrix, Natalie Marie Chapman, 20, of Taylorsville, was transported by medical helicopter to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Dakota, Ted Allen Teague, 75, of Bethlehem, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The sole passenger, Michael Allen Teague, 42, of Bethlehem, also succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Vashti Road was closed in the area for two hours during the on-scene investigation. The initial investigation does not indicate impairment to be a contributing factor. Upon completion of the ongoing investigation and consultation with the Alexander County District Attorney’s Office, charges will be filed.