Head-on crash injures Dunn fire chief en route to fire, two others, NCSHP says

Head-on crash injures Dunn fire chief en route to fire, two others, NCSHP says
August 30, 2025

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Head-on crash injures Dunn fire chief en route to fire, two others, NCSHP says

DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — The Dunn fire chief and two others were injured in a head-on collision Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

According to NCSHP, the Dunn Fire Chief Rodney Eason was en route to a fire when a gray pickup truck crossed the center line on U.S. 301 and the two vehicles collided.

  • The Dunn fire chief and two others were injured in a head on collision Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. (Ray Duffy/CBS 17)
  • The Dunn fire chief and two others were injured in a head on collision Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. (Ray Duffy/CBS 17)
  • The Dunn fire chief and two others were injured in a head on collision Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. (Ray Duffy/CBS 17)

The two people in the truck and the Dunn fire chief were taken to the hospital and are in serious condition, NCSHP said.

Dunn Emergency Services sent a message thanking first responders for their help in the crash.

“We would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to Erwin Fire Department, Benson Fire Department, Plain View Fire Department, Coats Grove Fire Department, Summerville Bunnlevel Fire Department, Harnett County EM, and Harnett County EMS for their invaluable assistance tonight. Your prompt response in our moment of need is greatly appreciated. Please accept our apologies if any departments were unintentionally left out. Thank you!”

Dunn Emergency Services

CBS 17 is working to find out if anyone has been cited in this crash. We have reached out to NCSHP for the latest information.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.

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