ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly wreck that occurred in Alexander County on Tuesday.
Around 3:40 p.m., 79-year-old David Chapman was traveling north on Smith Farm Road in a 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck. A 2007 Peterbilt bobtail tractor was traveling east on US 64.
The Chevrolet failed to yield for the stop sign and was struck on the driver’s side by the Peterbilt in the intersection. The driver of the Chevrolet died on scene.
Troopers say both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Impairment, cell phone use and excessive speed are not considered factors in the fatal wreck.
Why Chapman to fail to yield is under investigation. The name of the person who drove the Peterbilt has not been released.
No charges are expected at this time.
