The crash occurred on U.S. 421 in Wilkes County, NC. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
WILKES COUNTY, NC - December 5, 2025
A 76-year-old woman from North Carolina was killed in a wrong-way crash on U.S. 421 in Wilkes County. The crash occurred on Friday, though the exact time has not been provided. Details about other vehicles involved or additional injuries have not been released.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: December 5, 2025, exact time not specified
- Location: U.S. 421, Wilkes County, NC
- Type of crash: Wrong-way
- Injuries / fatalities: 1 fatality
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Responding agencies: Not specified
- Source(s): WXII News
Crash Overview
The crash happened on U.S. 421 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. A 76-year-old woman was driving in the wrong direction, leading to a fatal collision. The specific circumstances that led to the wrong-way driving have not been detailed in reports.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but further information about their actions or the agencies involved has not been disclosed. The crash resulted in the death of the woman, and no other injuries have been reported at this time.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the factors that may have contributed to the crash. No additional details or potential causes have been released.
People Involved
The crash involved a 76-year-old woman from North Carolina, who was the driver and sole fatality. Her name has not been released by authorities. There is no information available regarding any other individuals involved in the crash.