I-40 crash hurts three people near Gorman Street
Published: Sun, Jul. 01, 2007 12:00AM
Modified Sun, Jul. 01, 2007 02:23AM
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closeRALEIGH -- Three people were injured in a three-car wreck on Interstate 40 that shut down traffic Saturday evening, according to police.
Police said Brian Reynolds, 44, of Kenly, was in the far right lane of eastbound I-40 near Gorman Street shortly after 6:30 p.m. when he lost control of his 2004 Nissan. His car crossed three lanes of eastbound traffic, went through the median. In the middle lane of westbound I-40, Reynolds' car struck a 2005 Chevrolet driven by Robin Mitchell, 40, of Cary.
A third vehicle, a 2007 Toyota, was slightly damaged by the collision. That third vehicle was driven by Don Faircloth, 52, and occupied by two other people.
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Reynolds, an unidentified passenger in his car and Mitchell were taken to WakeMed for treatment of injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
The westbound lanes of I-40 were shut down for about 2 1/2 hours and traffic was detoured. The eastbound lanes were shut down for a short period of time.
Charges have not been filed, and the investigation continues.
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