Troopers: Woman killed after car runs off road, hits pole in Caldwell County

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A woman was killed after her car hit a pole in Caldwell County Wednesday morning, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Troopers were called at about 5 a.m. Wednesday to Calico Road, near Pennsylvania Avenue for a single-car crash. They said the driver was thrown out of the car when she hit a pole just off the road. She died at the scene, troopers said.

Angelina Elizabeth Lanala Manuel, 20, of Lenoir was identified by troopers as the victim. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, officials said.

She was not suspected to be impaired at the time of the crash, troopers said.

Investigators did not say what caused her to run off the road.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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