Elderly man in critical condition after crash on US 70 outside Cove City
Summary
Car Crash Cove City North Carolina in Cove City, North Carolina: An 82‑year‑old man, Sanford Barnes, was driving a red Toyota Forerunner on US 70 near mile marker 403 when he was rear‑ended by a pickup truck driven by 65‑year‑old William Edmundson. The collision caused Barnes’ SUV to spin, leave the road and flip into the median, leaving him in critical condition after being taken to Carolina East Medical Center. Edmundson suffered minor injuries, was cited for failing to reduce speed, and the other two passengers in his truck were unharmed. A collision investigation is ongoing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Barnes | Driver | Injured |
| William Edmundson | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
Elderly man in critical condition after crash on US 70 outside Cove City