Gastonia, NC (January 8, 2026) – A crash involving at least one vehicle striking a commercial building left one person critically injured on the night of January 7 in Gastonia. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Chester St, just south of I-85.
Emergency responders from Gaston Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) were dispatched to the scene, where a Dodge pickup and a Nissan sedan were both found with visible damage. The vehicles came to rest near a small commercial structure, which appeared to have sustained damage from the impact.
Paramedics evaluated two individuals on-site. One person was transported to CaroMont Health Main with life-threatening injuries, while the second individual declined medical treatment at the scene.
Authorities have not yet confirmed what led to the crash or whether the structure sustained significant damage. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details may be released as officials gather more information.
Our thoughts are with the individual critically injured in this crash, and we hope for a full and swift recovery.
