Fatal U.S. 17 crash death of Cristy Rodriguez – Obituary
In a tragic incident along U.S. 17, near the vicinity of Pandy Ann Lane and Pender EMS and Fire Station 18, on the fateful morning of Saturday, October 14, 22-year-old Cristy Rodriguez lost her life in a devastating collision.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol spokesperson revealed that the young woman met her untimely demise as her vehicle, traveling in the wrong direction on the northbound lane, collided head-on with another car.
While the male driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries, fortunately, they were not life-threatening. Authorities have refrained from pressing charges against him, given the harrowing circumstances surrounding the accident.
The distressing incident unfolded at approximately 6 a.m., prompting swift response from first responders who rushed to the scene to provide assistance and assess the situation. The crash has since initiated an ongoing investigation as officials work diligently to uncover the circumstances leading to this heart-wrenching tragedy.