The driver of a vehicle who died in a collision in Carolina Beach on Sept. 24 passed away at the scene, according to the Carolina Beach Police Department.

The single-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Dow Road and Rocky Mount Avenue, said Sgt. Colby Edens.

Edens said the police call came in before 11 a.m. As a result of the collision, some people lost power, he said. Dow Road was closed between Harper Avenue and Cape Fear Boulevard until about 5:30 p.m. while Duke Energy worked on the scene to restore power, police said.

Police did not release the name of the deceased driver.

No other injuries were reported.

“It’s still currently under investigation,” Edens said. “We’re not going to release the name yet until we have more of a definite reason why the traffic crash happe

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