Troopers: 1 dead after multi-car crash in Burke County
A woman died after being hit head-on by another vehicle Thursday afternoon in Burke County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Troopers said Jennifer Nicole Rector, 42, of Connelly Springs was driving a 2017 Nissan Rogue south on Miller Bridge Road near Shoupes Grove Church Road around 3:55 p.m. A 2016 Dodge Ram crossed the centerline and hit Rector head-on.
Rector was pronounced dead at the scene, according to troopers.
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The driver of the Dodge, Angelo Messineo, 69, of Hudson, received minor injuries. Messineo was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle after an investigation by troopers.
Three passengers in the Nissan, ages 45, 13, and 10, were taken to the hospital.
A 2005 Toyota Camry that was traveling south behind the Nissan, attempted to avoid the crash, ran off the road to the right, and collided with a tree.
The driver of the Camry was not injured.
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