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Lenoir Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Caldwell County; Driver Faces Pending Charges
NC State Highway Patrol
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 28-year-old Lenoir man was killed Sunday evening, November 8, following a single-vehicle collision on Calico Road near U.S. 64 in Caldwell County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 6:29 p.m. A 2020 Toyota RAV4 was traveling south on Calico Road when it crossed the centerline, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.
The driver, identified as Jesse Wayne Douglas, 33, of Lenoir, sustained serious injuries and was transported by EMS to UNC Health Blue Ridge for treatment.
The front-seat passenger, identified as Calieb Scott Clark, 28, also of Lenoir, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision.
According to the Highway Patrol, speed and impairment are suspected of being contributing factors in the crash.
Charges are pending against Douglas, including felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, reckless driving and driving left of center.
The collision remains under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Source: Master Trooper K. Jake Macchia, North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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