Sampson County, North Carolina — August 4, 2026 — According to CBS 17, a 51-year-old Clinton woman died after two pickup trucks collided head-on.

The crash occurred on N.C. 403 near Auctioneer Road in the Faison area, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Head-On Sampson County Crash 

Troopers said a 2012 Nissan pickup was traveling north on N.C. 403 when its driver attempted to pass another northbound vehicle. The Nissan entered the southbound lane, where it collided head-on with a 2019 Chevrolet pickup traveling in the opposite direction.

Following the impact, the Nissan left the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned. The driver, identified as Thelma Matute-Calix of Clinton, was ejected from the vehicle.

Matute-Calix was transported for medical treatment but died while being taken to WakeMed. Highway Patrol reported that she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.

The Chevrolet driver was also taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Investigators had not determined whether impairment contributed to the crash. No charges had been filed.

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