Zebulon, NC (May 19, 2026) – One person was killed in a crash along U.S. 64 near Shepherd School Road in Zebulon on Monday, May 18.
The collision closed the westbound lanes of U.S. 64 for a period following the accident. Those lanes reopened at approximately 4:30 p.m. No additional details about the victim or the vehicles involved have been confirmed.
The cause of the crash has not been released. The incident remains under active investigation, and further information will be shared as it becomes available.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the victim.
Fatal Crashes on North Carolina’s US 64 Corridor: What to Know
U.S. 64 is one of North Carolina’s major east-west highways, passing through several counties east of Raleigh, including Wake County near Zebulon. The road carries a significant volume of traffic daily, mixing local commuters with long-distance drivers at highway speeds. Sections of the corridor near smaller towns often feature a combination of high-speed travel and frequent cross-street access points, which can increase crash risk.
Fatal accidents on this stretch of U.S. 64 are not uncommon, and lane closures following serious crashes can affect traffic for miles in either direction. When a fatality occurs, westbound or eastbound lanes may be shut down for hours to allow a thorough scene review. Drivers traveling through the area are generally advised to monitor traffic alerts and allow extra time when incidents are reported along the route.
