Man dies in hospital after getting impaled in crash on NC 87

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man was impaled by a log during a traffic accident on NC 87 near International Paper on Wednesday.

According to Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire Department officials, a log truck turning to enter the papermill was hit in the rear by a box truck from Fayetteville. A log 3-inch in diameter then impaled the driver of the truck, going into their left stomach.

Extrication crews had to cut the log off with a chainsaw, cut the roof off, and peeled down allowing the pit to be removed. The driver was taken to the hospital.

Then at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, he passed away at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.