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Breaking News: Garner Man Cited After Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on White Oak Road

June 13 , 2025

Garner, North Carolina — June 12, 2025 — According to My Fox 8, a multi-vehicle crash left one man dead and another facing several charges following a high-speed incident that closed a major intersection for hours.

The collision occurred near White Oak Road and Timber Drive East. According to Garner police, 41-year-old Michael Roberts was driving a Dodge Viper northbound on White Oak Road when he lost control of the vehicle. The sports car crossed over the median, rolled, and struck two vehicles traveling in the opposite direction.

Garner man cited in fatal crash

The Dodge Viper collided with a Mitsubishi sedan and a Toyota SUV, heading south on Timber Drive East. The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Trevathan, died at the scene from his injuries.

 

Roberts was transported to WakeMed Raleigh with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say he fully cooperated with investigators while receiving treatment, and there were no signs of alcohol or drug impairment.

Following the crash investigation, Roberts was cited with multiple offenses, including misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless and careless driving, speeding, failure to stay in his lane, and failure to reduce speed.

White Oak Road remained closed between Timber Drive East and U.S. 70 for several hours as police reconstructed the scene. Garner police continue to review the incident as part of their investigation.

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Notes: Our team created this post using secondary sources and has not independently verified all the facts surrounding the accident. If you find any incorrect details, please contact the Ramsay Law Firm so we can update the post with the most accurate information. This post will be removed if requested.

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