Tempers flared on U.S. 70 in Princeton on Tuesday and ended in gunfire, leaving one driver shot in the neck and another in handcuffs, according to deputies. The apparent road-rage confrontation unfolded near Shoreline Drive, where officers said the suspected shooter was arrested at the scene. Authorities have not released the names of anyone involved as the investigation continues.
Deputies told ABC11 the clash involved two drivers and took place near Shoreline Drive along U.S. 70. Officials said they are still working to determine the victim's condition and what charges the suspect may ultimately face.
Road-rage shootings have climbed nationwide
National data show road-rage shootings have surged in recent years, a trend that researchers and journalists have been tracking closely. An analysis by The Trace, summarized by Axios, found reported road-rage shooting incidents rose dramatically from 2014 through 2023.
US 70 corridor has seen other dangerous incidents
The U.S. 70 stretch through the Princeton area has already seen its share of serious traffic trouble in recent months, from a February arrest after a driver was clocked at 103 mph to a fatal crash in December, according to local reports. WRAL detailed the high-speed arrest and earlier deadly collisions along the corridor, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for drivers in the area.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victim or the suspected shooter and said they are still working to determine the victim's condition and appropriate charges, ABC11 reported. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains active, and more information could be released as the case develops.
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