Overturned turkey truck shuts down N.C. 55 near Mount Olive
By Casey Mozingo
Published in News on January 14, 2018 5:39 PM
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UPDATE ---- 6:07 p.m.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has shut down N.C. Highway 55, east of Mount Olive, near the intersection of Church Street.
A turkey truck has overturned, spilling its contents.
Trooper David Felton said that the driver, Larry Beddingfield, of Larry Beddingfield and Son Trucking, was hauling the load ---- around 700 turkeys ---- from Charlotte to Butterball in Mount Olive when his 18-wheeler overturned in a curve.
Beddingfield was traveling eastbound when he approached a curve at a faster speed than was safe, Felton said.
Beddingfield is being charged with exceeding a safe speed. He refused treatment for any possible injuries at the scene.
Initial report ---- The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has shut down N.C. Highway 55, east of Mount Olive.
A turkey truck has overturned, spilling its cargo. Workers are busy cleaning up and no injuries have been reported.
Details regarding the cause of the wreck and any potential charges are being gathered at this time. This story will be updated once more information becomes available.