NEWTON, N.C. — Police are investigating a deadly accident in Newton. Investigators say the accident happened on December 19th just after 1:30pm on Southwest Boulevard at Meadowbrook Drive.
The accident involved a tractor-trailer and a Ford Mustang. An initial investigation revealed the tractor-trailer was traveling south on Southwest Boulevard when it was struck by the Mustang which was traveling north, according to a news release.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the Ford Mustang, 36-year-old Rocky Hilton of Maiden, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS, according to a news release. Police say at this time it appears the Mustang crossed the center line striking the tractor-trailer. No other details were provided.
