The Outer Banks Voice – Two killed in crash on US 64 near Alligator River Bridge

A husband and wife were killed in a head-on collision Friday, Nov. 1, on U.S. 64 between Old U.S. 64 and the Alligator River Bridge.

According to Sgt. Gary Ipock of the State Highway Patrol was involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 8 a.m., resulting in one vehicle crossing the center lane and striking the other head-on.

The passengers in the vehicle that crossed the lane and who died as a result of the crash were Francis Cioffari, 82, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, and his wife, Leigh, 80. They were the only occupants of the 2018 Ford Focus.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 2018 GMC pickup truck, was Glen Hopkins, 65, of Manteo. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Former naval facility in Buxton

Formerly used defensive area

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a presentation to provide an update on ongoing recovery efforts and provide information about the Restoration Advisory Council. The presentation will be followed by an open session.

The site of the former Buxton Defense Facility (FUDS) was used by the United States Navy as a submarine monitoring station. The U.S. Coast Guard then used the property until it was returned to the National Park Service. USACE is conducting a response effort to remove visible oil-contaminated soil and collect confirmatory soil samples in areas along the beach and dunes that showed odor and sheen.

Subsequent activities include comprehensive soil and groundwater sampling in the project area to determine the nature and extent of oil contamination.

USACE will organize the meeting November 4, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in downtown Fessenden at 46830 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920.

More information can be found on the project website: Naval Facility at Buxton (army.mil)or send an email to [email protected].