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One dead following head-on crash in Union County

Authorities say one person has died and several are injured following the crash on Highway 218 in Monroe.
Credit: WCNC
One Person Killed In Overnight Crash In Union County

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly accident on Highway 218 early Monday morning. 

Authorities say one person died and several others were injured when at least two vehicles collided head-on along NC 218 east near Unionville Brief Road. 

The cause is still under investigation.  Authorities closed the road between Old Ferry and Crooked Creek Church Road to clear the scene and investigate. 

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