Maudie Rhinehart dies in fatal Lincoln County car crash

Maudie Rhinehart dies in fatal Lincoln County car crash

Fatal Lincoln County car crash death of Maudie Rhinehart

State highway patrol officials confirmed that one person was killed in a collision involving a pedestrian within Lincoln County.

The incident transpired on North Carolina Highway 27, located near the area of Long Circle, at roughly 7 a.m. on the prior Saturday.

Law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene and determined that a 2013 Toyota Sienna, which was proceeding eastward, had collided with an individual who was walking.

The person struck by the vehicle was 73-year-old Maudie Rhinehart, and she did not survive the impact, passing away at the location of the accident. The driver of the Toyota, identified as 29-year-old Amanda Lynn Allen, sustained no injuries in the event.

Investigators have concluded that neither speeding nor impairment played a role in causing the crash. Reports indicated that Maudie Rhinehart was wearing dark clothing while walking on a road that lacked lighting.

According to the troopers, no charges will be pursued regarding this incident.