CARY, NC : 1 killed, 1 injured near Exit 62 or Green Level West Road on Sunday, 28th July 2019

One person was killed and another was injured during a crash on NC 540 Sunday afternoon, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near Exit 62 or Green Level West Road, according to NCDOT.

The road was closed for two hours but opened back up just before 6:30 p.m.

Highway Patrol said a trailer being towed from a pickup truck came loose and the driver of the pickup stopped.

Officials said two people got out of the pickup to reattach the trailer when they were hit by a black Jeep - killing one and injuring the other person.

The second victim was taken to the hospital and is being treated for minor injuries, Highway Patrol said.

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