Three North Carolina Family Members Die in I-85 Crash Involving Fire Truck
Three members of a North Carolina family were killed in a crash on I-85 in Granville County, involving their SUV and a fire truck. Troopers suggested the father may have fallen asleep.
Charlotte, NC, September 20, 2026 —
A tragic collision on Interstate 85 in Granville County has resulted in the deaths of three members of a North Carolina family. The incident occurred when their sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a fire truck.
Details regarding the specific date and time of the crash were not immediately available. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol indicated that investigators are considering the possibility that the father, who was operating the SUV, may have fallen asleep at the wheel. The number of occupants in the fire truck and their conditions were not specified.
Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased family members. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with troopers continuing to gather information about the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
The incident has prompted a review of traffic safety on this stretch of I-85. Further information is expected as the State Highway Patrol concludes its investigation into the matter.
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