Newton County Sheriff Deputies responded to a 2-vehicle crash (Wednesday) at the intersection of US 41 and SR 14. A North Carolina truck driver was southbound on US 41. A minivan (driven by a 30 year old Chicago, IL man) and a (38 year old Kankakee, IL female passenger) were traveling eastbound on CR 100 N. Police report the minivan failed to yield the right of way at the intersection causing the Freightliner to strike the driver’s side of the minivan.

The male driver and female passenger of the minivan were transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The male driver of the semi was treated on scene and released.

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