Woman Dies in I-40 Crash in Pender County
A fatal crash occurred on Interstate 40 in Pender County on Thursday, resulting in the death of a woman from Chapel Hill. Speed and wet road conditions were cited as contributing factors.

Raleigh Durham, NC, July 24, 2026 —
A fatal traffic accident on Interstate 40 in Pender County on Thursday claimed the life of a woman from Chapel Hill.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed the incident, stating that speed and wet road conditions were identified as contributing factors to the crash.
The identity of the deceased and further details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not been publicly released at this time.
Officials are continuing their investigation into the events that led to the fatal outcome.
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