Driver charged in I-440 crash that killed 1; investigation underway

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — One person is dead after a Friday night crash on I-440 Westbound.

Around 9:40 p.m., Raleigh police responded to a crash near the Glen Eden Drive overpass. All westbound lanes were closed down.

Authorities told ABC11 that the initial collision involved several vehicles, which were all moved to the shoulder of the highway. Officers and a towing company were on the scene finishing crash documentation.

Investigators say that while this was happening, a white 2015 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jack Neville was speeding and struck the rear left corner of a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. This caused the Pontiac to hit Eduardo Valdez, who was standing next to his vehicle involved in the initial collision.

Valdez suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Neville was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, exceeding a safe speed for conditions, and failure to reduce speed.

The investigation is ongoing. No other details were immediately available.

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