Fatal crash on I-85 South in Gaston County

Driver 'killed instantly' after crashing into parked semi on I-85 South in Gaston County: Police

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A 61-year-old driver was 'killed instantly' after rear-ending a parked semi along Interstate 85 in Gastonia on Thursday, authorities said. According to the Gastonia Police Department, the man was from Bessemer City. Officers said the car hit a parked semi truck that was pulled off the highway, on [...]

Gaston County Man Dies After Driving Into Parked Tractor-Trailer on I-85

A 61-year-old Gaston County man died this morning after he drove his car into the back of a parked tractor-trailer along I-85 in Gastonia. The crash happened around 11 am on I-85 South near mile marker 15, close to Bessemer City Road. According to the Gastonia Police Department, the driver veered off the highway and hit the rear of a semi tractor-trailer that had been pulled onto the shoulder. Police said the tractor-trailer had stopped due to a…

Fatal crash on I-85 South in Gaston County

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. –A two vehicle fatal crash occurred before noon Thursday on I-85 south near Bessemer City Rd. Gastonia Police Department says, “Please expect slow downs while the crash is investigated.” We will bring you more details as they come in.