Dare County, NC (March 3, 2026) – A multi-vehicle crash left several people hurt on Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 64 and NC 345 in Dare County.
The collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2. Authorities said 38-year-old Jessica Spear of Creswell was driving east on US 64 when she did not slow down and struck another eastbound vehicle.
After the initial impact, the hit vehicle crashed into two additional vehicles nearby. In total, four vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction accident.
Several drivers were taken to Outer Banks Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and no fatalities were reported.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
How Chain-Reaction Crashes Happen at Busy Intersections
Chain-reaction crashes often begin with a single impact that pushes one vehicle into others. These accidents are more common at intersections where traffic slows, stops, or changes lanes quickly. When a driver fails to reduce speed in time, even a brief delay can trigger multiple collisions.
Rear-end impacts are a frequent starting point. Once a vehicle is struck from behind, it may move forward uncontrollably into nearby traffic. The number of vehicles involved can increase within seconds, especially during busy afternoon travel periods.
In many cases, minor injuries such as neck or back pain are reported after these crashes. Vehicle damage can also vary widely depending on speed and positioning at the time of impact.
