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U.S. 70

Coverage of U.S. 70 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 4 · 18:59 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 18:59 UTC
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Benjamin Willisperson1Burke Countyplace1DWItopic1felony death by motor vehicletopic18-year-old girlperson1Morgantonplace1
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  • CRIMEAug 4 · 18:59 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 8-year-old girl in Burke County

    Benjamin Willis pleaded guilty to DWI and felony death by motor vehicle in a June 2025 crash in Burke County that killed an 8-year-old girl and seriously injured her father. The crash occurred west of Morganton on U.S. 70 when Willis's pickup truck crossed the center line and struck a Kia Forte.

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