AberdeenTimes.Com

Accidents & Fires Feature Section Page 1 of 1

Four Vehicle Accident Blocks 15-501 Bridge Tuesday Afternoon

Posted Tuesday June 18, 2013

A four vehicle rear-end collision caused a slowdown for drivers trying to get home during the 5:00 PM rush hour Tuesday in Aberdeen. The accident happened on the bridge crossing the railroad tracks on US Highway 15-501 south just after 5:30 PM. Officials temporarily stopped traffic from entering 15-501 from US Highway 1 as well as blocking traffic coming in from NC 211 and 15-501 on the other side of the bridge.       There were no serious injuries reported and officials had the accident scene cleared and the bridge re-opened to traffic within a 30 minute time period. Responding to the accident were units with Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Moore County EMS, and the Aberdeen Police Department.

Gas Leak Blocks Aberdeen Neighborhood Roads Monday Evening

Posted Monday June 17, 2013

A cut natural gas line caused emergency officials to close access to a neighborhood in the Bethesda Farm area of Aberdeen Monday evening. The accident happened just after 7:00 PM at the corner of Midmar Street and Cullen Street when a backhoe cut a 2 inch natural gas line.      According to Aberdeen Fire Chief Phillip Richardson the line was cut when a man was digging along the edge of his driveway with a backhoe to improve the drainage. A strong odor of natural gas could be smelled more than 3 blocks from the location of the cut line. Fire and police blocked access to Midmar Street and Cullen Street until representatives from Piedmont Natural Gas could arrive to turn off the gas and fix the damaged gas line.       Responding to the incident were units with Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, and the Aberdeen Police Department.

Three Injured In Rollover Accident Sunday

Posted Sunday June 16, 2013

Three people were injured Sunday afternoon in a two vehicle accident on the Moore County and Harnett County line. The accident happened on NC 24/27 with one of the vehicles reportedly rolling over multiple times.      The three injured people were transported to the hospital by ambulance including two adults and a child. All three were reported to be in stable condition according to emergency services.      Responding to the accident were units with Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue, Moore County EMS, Harnett County EMS, and the NC State Highway Patrol.

Southern Pines Police Chief Releases Statement On Death Of Officer

Posted Saturday June 15, 2013

It is with deep regret that the Southern Pines Police Department announces the untimely death of Officer Stanley L. Klingenschmidt, a 27 year veteran of the Southern Pines Police Department.       Officer Klingenschmidt was participating in a benefit motorcycle ride to raise funds for Special Olympics - North Carolina. This event was sponsored by the Pinehurst Police Department which left from Pinehurst North Carolina at 10:00 am on Saturday June 15, 2013.       At approximately 11:00 am on June 15, 2013 Officer Klingenschmidt was involved in a single vehicle accident while leading a group of motorcycle riders through Montgomery County North Carolina. Each of us at the Southern Pines Police Department not only grieves at the passing of a tremendous individual but also for the loss his family suffers.       Funeral arrangements have not been made but will be included in future announcements.       We ask that you keep the Klingenschmidt family, the Southern Pines Police Department, the Pinehurst Police Department and the entire Southern Pines community in your thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer Dies During Motorcycle Benefit Ride Saturday

Posted Saturday June 15, 2013

We are so sorry to report the death of longtime Southern Pines Police Officer Stanley Klingenschmidt during the Pinehurst Police Departments Special Olympics motorcycle ride Saturday morning. The accident is reported to have happened in Montgomery County.        We have spoken with officials in Southern Pines and Pinehurst and a press release is expected from the Police Chiefs of Pinehurst and Southern Pines Police Departments later this afternoon with additional details. We will update readers once the information becomes available.

Tree Falls On Church Roof In Taylortown

Posted Friday June 14, 2013

A large tree fell onto the Spruill Temple church on Main Street in Taylortown Thursday evening. Emergency officials with the Pinehurst Fire Department and the Moore County Fire Marshals Office were on the scene at the church Friday afternoon doing a damage assessment of the structure.      Emergency responders stayed busy Thursday and Friday working to clean-up the mess left by the brief but strong storm front that moved through our area. Fire fighters were called out dozens and dozens of times for reports of tress down across roadways and power lines being down all across the county.      At one point the storms affected more than 18,000 Duke Energy customers here in Moore County, with approximately 8,000 people still without power as of Friday morning. An unknown number of residents were still without power as of 5:00 PM Friday including homes in the Pinehurst and Taylortown area.

Truck Driver Trapped By Fallen Power Lines Thursday

Posted Friday June 14, 2013

A truck driver was temporarily trapped in his truck after he drove into low hanging live wires Thursday. The incident happened on US Highway 15-501 between Pinehurst and Carthage totally blocking the highway for more than half of an hour.      Firefighters used a fiberglass pole to carefully work the wire off of the trucks trailer allowing the driver to pull away from the wire. Duke Energy employees arrived on the scene and moved the wire out of the roadway to allow traffic to resume.      Responding to the incident were units with Eastwood Fire Department, Carthage Fire & Rescue, and the Carthage Police Department.

Vehicle Overturns In Pinehurst Wreck Wednesday

Posted Wednesday June 12, 2013

A two vehicle accident left one of the vehicles on its side Wednesday in Pinehurst. The accident happened on US Highway 15-501 at the intersection with Spring Lake Road.      The occupants of both vehicles escaped injury despite the heavy damage to the overturned pick-up. Traffic in the area experienced short delays as the northbound lane of the highway was closed temporarily.       Responding to the accident were units with Pinehurst Fire Department, Moore County EMS, and the Pinehurst Police Department.