Raleigh Daily Brief: Overpass crash, outages, I-440 fatal wreck, and city updates
Raleigh, NC – February 24, 2026 – A truck plunged off an I-87 ramp, outages hit Glenwood and Alexander Rd, plus an I-440 fatal crash and city updates.
Raleigh had a jarring start to Tuesday after a tractor-trailer went over the edge of an I-87 ramp above I-440, dropping into a wooded area below. Police said the driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and the ramp closure snarled traffic while crews worked the scene and reopened the roadway.
Crash: Tractor-trailer off I-87 ramp
Investigators said the truck hit a concrete barrier on the ramp before leaving the roadway. Officials urged drivers to slow down on ramps and watch for changing speed limits, especially during the morning commute.
Power and traffic disruptions
Raleigh also dealt with multiple outages tied to roadway incidents. A hit-and-run left downed wires blocking part of Glenwood Avenue near Paula Ann Court, knocking out power for hundreds and forcing drivers onto alternate routes while utility crews repaired lines. Separately, a fallen tree along Alexander Road near White Oak Road crushed a van and contributed to localized outages as crews cleared debris.
I-440 fatal crash: charges filed
In a separate case from Friday night, police said a driver has been charged after a crash on I-440 West that led to a death near the Glen Eden Drive overpass. Investigators described a chain of events that began with an earlier multi-vehicle collision moved to the shoulder, followed by a second impact that struck a person outside a vehicle. The investigation remained ongoing.
City notes: parks and community updates
The city’s weekly roundup highlighted ongoing work and upcoming items residents may notice around town, including updates tied to park improvements and local exhibits. It’s a reminder that even on a hard-news day, the slower-moving projects continue in the background.
Sources
- https://www.wral.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-falls-i87-bridge-i440-feb-2026/
- https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-glenwood-power-outage-downed-wires-february-2026/
- https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-alexander-road-tree-falls-van-power-outages-february-2026/
- https://abc11.com/post/440-westbound-shut-down-raleigh-deadly-crash/18627614/
- https://raleighnc.gov/news/your-city-week
