Richard Neal Guffey Killed in Truck Accident on U.S. Hwy. 221 in McDowell County, NC
McDowell County, NC — April 5, 2023, Richard Neal Guffey was killed in a truck accident around 2:44 p.m. on U.S. Hwy. 221 in McDowell County.
According to authorities, the victim's 2013 Ford van was southbound while a 1997 Freightliner semi-truck was northbound when the two vehicles collided. Reports suggest the semi-truck attempted an evasive maneuver and struck the east side guard rail. However, the van's nose purportedly struck the side of the trailer. The impact of the collision reportedly forced the van to rotate, coming to a stop facing northeast in the southbound lane.
Mr. Guffey suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the accident scene. The semi-truck driver was purportedly transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Officials report that neither driver was impaired, but they have not released the cause of the crash.


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