NC Woman Dawn Tucker ID’d As Victim In Saturday Fatal Crash Nathane Blackmon Wrong-Way Driver

DURHAM, NC. (THECOUNT) — Dawn Tucker, 67, of Durham, has been identified as the victim killed in a wrong-way crash in Durham, North Carolina Saturday evening. The tragic incident, which left three others injured, occurred shortly before 7 p.m., according to Durham Police. Nathane Blackmon has been identified as the involved wrong-way driver.

Authorities reported that 42-year-old Blackmon, of Erwin was driving a 2011 GMC Yukon northbound on N. Roxboro Street when the vehicle crossed all travel lanes into oncoming traffic. The Yukon collided with Tucker’s southbound 2009 Honda Accord and a 2000 Chevy Silverado, also traveling south.

Tucker, a retired school teacher, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. A passenger in her vehicle sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was also hospitalized.

Blackmon suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. He has been charged with driving while impaired (DWI), left of center, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Authorities have indicated that additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

The driver of the Chevy Silverado sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.

The crash disrupted traffic in the area as police worked to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Investigator J.T. Rose at 919-560-4935 Ext. 29409.

This tragic event underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its devastating consequences for the community.

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