Two killed, two hospitalized after SUVs crash on U.S. 70 Sunday in Garner

GARNER

Two people were killed and at least two injured when two SUVs collided on U.S. 70 Sunday afternoon, according to Garner police.

The crash took place at 1:22 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 70 and New Rand Road. One of the SUVs was heading westbound on U.S. 70 and the other was going southbound on New Rand when they collided, according to police.

Police said two people were killed. A third was hospitalized in critical condition, while another was in stable condition, according to police.

Police have not released details about those involved in the crash or about what caused it.

The intersection was closed for several hours Sunday afternoon.