Female and Child involved in Motor Vehicle Crash on Sanford Drive

On 2/26/2024, Officers with Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to a motor vehicle crash on Sanford Dr between W Union St and N Terrace Pl.  Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the female driver who stated she drove off the right side of the roadway, and struck a tree.  A 7 month old child in the vehicle was uninjured.  The female was transported to UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge for minor injuries.  The child was released to a family member.  The investigation by Morganton Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Unit is ongoing.  Anyone with information that might be vital to the investigation is urged to contact the MDPS Traffic Unit.