Dump Truck Overturns in North Wilkesboro

The driver of a dump truck was injured Thursday morning in North Wilkesboro when his truck overturned at the bottom of Second Street Hill.  According to North Wilkesboro Police, James Ashley of North Wilkesboro was attempting to make a left-hand turn from 2nd Street on Hwy 115 just after 10 am Thursday.  As he made the turn, the load of dirt shifted causing the dump truck to overturn.  No other vehicles were involved.  Mr. Ashley was injured and taken by Wilkes EMS to WRMC for treatment.  Police cited Ashley for not wearing a seat belt and for careless and reckless driving.  North Wilkesboro Fire Dept and the NC DMV helped clear the scene and remove the dirt from the roadway.  The road was blocked to traffic for about 40 minutes.  North Wilkesboro Office Freddy Portillo investigated the wreck.