Denver Man Killed In Lincoln County Crash

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Troopers say an 82-year-old man from Denver, North Carolina was killed in a wreck that happened on April 10th on NC 150 in Lincoln County.

The accident happened around 8:15pm.  Troopers say Dwayne Moffat, Jr. was traveling east on NC 150 near Confederate Road when his 1999 Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and sideswiped a Honda Accord.

The truck continued off the road to the left, traveled down an embankment, and struck a tree, according to Troopers.  Moffat died from the injuries he sustained in the crash, according to a news release.  Troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Honda was not injured.  NC 150 was closed for an hour and a half while Troopers investigated.  No other details have been released at this time.