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1 dead in head-on crash on NC-87 in Graham

Troopers said a Hyundai crossed the center line and hit a Chevrolet head-on. The passenger in the Hyundai died.
Credit: WFMY

GRAHAM, N.C. — Editor's note: The State Highway Patrol identified the deceased passenger as 38-year-old Jordan Casey Watts-Wilson, of Burlington. Last week, Highway Patrol said the identity the agency initially released of the woman who died was incorrect. 

State troopers said a person died after a head-on crash on Highway 87 in Graham. 

It happened shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday near Boy Wood Road. 

Highway Patrol said a Hyundai driven by Tommy Lynn Wilson, 42, crossed the center line and hit a Chevrolet head-on. Wilson and the driver of the Chevrolet, Nora Shelley, 86, both had serious injuries and were taken to UNC Hospital. Troopers said a passenger in the Hyundai went to a local hospital for serious injuries, where they later died. 

The Hyundai passenger who died was later identified as 38-year-old Jordan Casey Watts-Wilson, of Burlington. 

Troopers are still investigating the crash. They are meeting with the Alamance County District Attorney's Office on Thursday regarding charges. 

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