Garner, NC – A late-night, single-vehicle crash on White Oak Road claimed the life of a female passenger and resulted in serious injuries for the driver on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

The accident occurred near the Garner city limits when a vehicle, driven by 40-year-old Brian Louser of High Point, veered off the road and struck a tree. Both Louser and an unidentified female passenger were transported to a local hospital. The female passenger later succumbed to her injuries.

Initial reports from the scene indicate that speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin.

There were conflicting initial reports from one local source that the vehicle had flipped into oncoming traffic, but this detail has not been corroborated by other news outlets or official statements from law enforcement. The ongoing investigation by the State Highway Patrol will seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

This marks another serious motor vehicle accident in the Garner area, prompting renewed calls for caution from local authorities. Further details will be released as they become available.