A fatal early morning crash on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh has resulted in the death of a driver, local authorities confirmed. The incident, which involved a single vehicle, took place around 2:30 a.m. earlier, according to CBS17. The section of the road between Atlantic Street and Fenton Street was closed off as police and fire crews responded to the scene.
The Raleigh police, who are currently investigating the crash's cause, hinted that speed might have been a contributing factor. A car was reported to have struck the bridge support on Capital Boulevard, and the driver, who was alone in the car, died as a result. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released to the public. This development was also reported by WRAL.
Traffic flow on Capital Boulevard was impacted by the crash, with the road being closed until approximately 5:30 a.m. as the cleanup and investigative operations took place. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure. The crash also resulted in a significant impact to a tree near the roadway, with airbags observed to have been deployed in the wrecked vehicle, as per an update from ABC11.
The official cause of the crash remains under inquiry by the Raleigh police. In a statement obtained by CBS17, the department mentioned that details surrounding the circumstances of the accident will be provided as the investigation progresses. No other vehicles were involved, and no further injuries or fatalities were reported in connection to this incident.
