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Deadly crash investigation underway in Conover, first responders say

The case remains under investigation.

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CONOVER, N.C. — A portion of Section House Road in Conover was closed for an extended period of time due to a deadly crash, according to the Conover Fire Department.

The department posted on social media right before 6 p.m. that it was operating a crash in the 200 block of Section House Road, NW.

In a post nearly 20 minutes later, the department confirmed a fatality.

*SECTION HOUSE RD NW UPDATE*

This will be a serious accident and will unfortunately involve a fatality. Section House Rd. NW will be closed for an extended timeframe. Please direct any further questions or inquiries to Conover PD or the NCSHP.
— Conover Fire Dept. (@ConoverFire) February 8, 2022

The roadway reopened just before 7 p.m.

*SECTION HOUSE RD NW UPDATE*

Section House Rd. NW has been reopened as of 19:35 hours.
— Conover Fire Dept. (@ConoverFire) February 9, 2022

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WCNC Charlotte has reached out to North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the Conover Police Department for further information.

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