Durham Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Interstate 85 • Durham, NC

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Interstate 85 South near the Cole Mill Road exit
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Durham North Carolina in Durham, North Carolina: A southbound 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV collided with the rear of a southbound tractor‐trailer on Interstate 85 South near Cole Mill Road exit in Durham. The driver of the SUV, Alexander Malykin, was pronounced dead at the hospital; the tractor‐trailer driver suffered minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Alexander Malykin Driver Fatal
Daniel Blythe Driver Injured

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