1 killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Gastonia

WSOCTV.com News Staff

August 31, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Authorities say one person died after a tractor-trailer ran off the road and caught fire Thursday in Gastonia.

The crash happened around 2 p.m. on Interstate 85, in the northbound lanes near Chester Street.

Gastonia Emergency Management Services confirmed that one person died in the crash.

>>NCSHP: Driver in deadly Taylorsville accident was not wearing seatbelt

According to the Gastonia Fire Department, the tractor-trailer caught fire after crashing.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom caught video of the charred remains of a truck amid the woods near the interstate.

First responders didn’t say if anybody else was involved in the crash.

(WATCH: Cleanup starts in Myrtle Beach area after waterspouts caused by Idalia)

Yahoo Sports
Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
Yahoo Sports
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
Yahoo Finance
The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
Yahoo Finance
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
Yahoo Sports
Cardinals lose C Willson Contreras after left arm fractured by J.D. Martinez's swing
The Cardinals' nightmare season continues.
Yahoo Sports
Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
Yahoo Sports
Ranking the best situations for the rookie quarterbacks: Start with Michael Penix in Atlanta at No. 1
It’s key to note that we’re not saying the “best team” or “best roster.” Instead, we’re talking about the best confluence of factors that can outline a path for survival and then success.
Yahoo Finance
These 3 stocks are poised to benefit from the massive energy transition
The energy transition will benefit companies providing electrical needs for surging demand. Analysts point to these three stocks as a Buy.
Yahoo Sports
Phil Mickelson on the majors: 'What if none of the LIV players played?'
Phil Mickelson hints that big changes could be coming to LIV Golf's rosters, and the majors will need to pay attention.
Yahoo Sports
Blockbuster May trade by Padres, MVP Ohtani has arrived, Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday & weekend recap
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.
Yahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Officials admit they flubbed critical kick-ball call in controversial final minute of Pacers-Knicks
Tuesday's last-2-minute report should be interesting.
Yahoo Finance
Social Security just passed Medicare as the government's most pressing insolvency risk
An annual government report offered a glimmer of good news for Social Security and a jolt of good news for Medicare even as both programs continue to be on pace to run dry next decade.
Yahoo Sports
No one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts, so an X user livestreamed it
The quality was choppy, but it was better than what the WNBA had.
Yahoo Sports
The Scorecard: Andy Pages looks set to go down as one of the best fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups of 2024
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don delivers his latest batch of hot takes as we enter Week 6 of the season.
Yahoo Sports
Ex-Ole Miss QB and Denver Broncos draft pick Chad Kelly suspended at least nine games by CFL
Kelly allegedly harassed a female strength and conditioning coach who sued him and the Toronto Argonauts in February.
Engadget
The best budgeting apps for 2024
Budgeting apps can help you keep track of your finances, stick to a spending plan and reach your money goals. These are the best budget-tracking apps available right now.
Yahoo Finance
Fed’s Kashkari: Rates will stay high for 'extended period' and can't rule out a hike
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari said interest rates will likely stay at current levels for an "extended period" and didn't rule out a hike if inflation stalls near 3%.
Yahoo Sports
NFL Power Rankings, draft edition: Did Patriots fix their offensive issues?
Which teams did the best in the NFL Draft?
Yahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Predictions for Celtics-Cavaliers and every second-round series
Our NBA staff makes its picks for Knicks-Pacers and every second-round series.
Yahoo Sports
NFL Draft fashion: Caleb Williams, Malik Nabers dressed to impress, but Marvin Harrison Jr.'s medallion stole the show
Every player was dressed to impress at the 2024 NFL Draft.

News

Life

Entertainment

Finance

Sports

New on Yahoo

1 killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Gastonia

Recommended Stories

Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'

The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'

Cardinals lose C Willson Contreras after left arm fractured by J.D. Martinez's swing

Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from

Ranking the best situations for the rookie quarterbacks: Start with Michael Penix in Atlanta at No. 1

These 3 stocks are poised to benefit from the massive energy transition

Phil Mickelson on the majors: 'What if none of the LIV players played?'

Blockbuster May trade by Padres, MVP Ohtani has arrived, Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday & weekend recap

NBA playoffs: Officials admit they flubbed critical kick-ball call in controversial final minute of Pacers-Knicks

Social Security just passed Medicare as the government's most pressing insolvency risk

No one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts, so an X user livestreamed it

The Scorecard: Andy Pages looks set to go down as one of the best fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups of 2024

Ex-Ole Miss QB and Denver Broncos draft pick Chad Kelly suspended at least nine games by CFL

The best budgeting apps for 2024

Fed’s Kashkari: Rates will stay high for 'extended period' and can't rule out a hike

NFL Power Rankings, draft edition: Did Patriots fix their offensive issues?

NBA playoffs: Predictions for Celtics-Cavaliers and every second-round series

NFL Draft fashion: Caleb Williams, Malik Nabers dressed to impress, but Marvin Harrison Jr.'s medallion stole the show