Raymond Miles Injured When Cement Truck Catches Fire in NC

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Raymond Miles Injured When Cement Truck Catches Fire in NC

BENSON, NC — June 26, 2026 — A violent head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a cement truck Friday morning left one person dead and a truck driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries outside of Benson in Johnston County.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) reports the crash occurred at approximately 7:10 a.m. on U.S. Highway 301, near the Interstate 40 overpass. A 2017 GMC Terrain traveling northbound veered into oncoming traffic and struck a 2022 Western Star cement truck head-on.

The impact forced the cement truck off the roadway and into a ditch, where it subsequently caught fire. The truck was being operated by Raymond Miles, 43, of Leland. He was transported to WakeMed for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the GMC Terrain, a 49-year-old man from Lumberton, did not survive the crash. His identity has not been publicly released.

Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances that led to the collision.

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CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

Head-on collisions rank among the most devastating types of motor vehicle crashes due to the combined forces generated when two vehicles traveling at speed meet directly. These incidents frequently result in severe and lasting injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and orthopedic injuries.

Driver error is the leading cause of head-on accidents, though they are also attributed to speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, poor road design, inexperienced motorists, and driver disorientation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 2.2 million people sustained injuries in motor vehicle accidents nationwide in 2023.

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.

“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” added Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.

“Time is of the essence in cases such as this, and the victim must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently,” Bond emphasized.


PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, Raymond Miles may have grounds to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal, noted that the emotional and financial toll following a serious injury can be overwhelming, affecting every area of a victim’s life — including family, work, finances, and overall quality of life.

“It is vital for victims to retain an attorney when filing a personal injury claim, which allows them to negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a client,” Formica said.

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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