The fatal collision occurred around 7:05 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Gaston Day School Road and Hoffman Road. Investigators say a 19-year-old man from Gastonia was driving a black Cadillac sedan at high speed when he lost control and struck an oncoming Uber vehicle head-on.
According to the Gastonia Police Department, the Uber driver, 53-year-old Janice Lopez of South Carolina, tragically lost her life in the crash. Her backseat passenger, a woman, suffered critical injuries and remains hospitalized.
The impact caused a chain reaction involving two additional vehicles; both drivers sustained serious injuries. Fire crews had to rescue two trapped individuals from the wreckage.
Conclusion:
This heartbreaking loss highlights the urgent need for continued road safety awareness and responsible driving. The community stands with the Lopez family as investigators work to bring answers and accountability.
Written by: Daniel Olafamoye, Greensboro NC News.
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