Woman killed after speeding causes airborne crash into tree in Lincoln County: NCSHP
Around 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, troopers responded to the crash on Reepsville Road near Lewis Road.
Officials say a 2002 Mitsubishi Endeavor was going west on Reepsville Road when it drove off the right side of the road, then re-entered the road but crossed the center line, traveled off the left side of the road, became airborne, and struck a tree.
The driver, 26-year-old Tiffany Lashae Reynolds, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Reepsville Road was closed for about one hour during the on-scene investigation. NCSHP says excessive speed is a contributing factor in the crash.
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