Wilmington, NC (November 05, 2026) - Minor injuries were reported after a three-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and North Kerr Avenue in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday in New Hanover County.

One car sustained heavy damage, and several firetrucks responded to the scene. Police did not state how many people were injured.

NCDOT's DriveNC reported that the eastbound left lane and all westbound lanes of MLK Parkway were temporarily closed. Traffic backed up between North College Road and North Kerr Avenue. Police said the roads reopened Thursday.

Wilmington police said one driver was issued a DWI charge but did not identify the driver or disclose which vehicle that person was driving. The charge is an allegation, not a conviction. Police were investigating the collision when the incident was reported.

A DWI Charge and an Injury Claim

Police reported a DWI charge after the Wilmington collision but did not identify which driver was charged. That distinction matters in a crash involving three vehicles: the presence of an 18-wheeler does not mean its driver received the charge.

A criminal allegation also does not settle an injured person's insurance claim. The claim requires an assessment of how the collision happened, who was responsible and which injuries resulted. A truck accident lawyer can review those questions without assuming that the charge alone establishes liability for every loss.

Understanding the Claim After a Multivehicle Crash

If you were injured in a collision involving several vehicles, a legal consultation can help clarify how the available collision evidence relates to your claim. The useful starting point is what happened to you and your vehicle, rather than an assumption about which driver was charged.