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74-Year-Old Man Killed, 7 Others Injured In Durham Accident
 
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:44 PM Updated: 01:43 PM
 
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DURHAM, N.C. -- An accident involving three cars claimed the life of a 74-year-old man Friday night, according to the State Highway Patrol.

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Willie Joe Smith of Durham was killed when the Buick he was riding in was struck head-on by a Dodge pickup.
 
Highway Patrol said the accident happened around 9:39 p.m. on Red Mill Rd when a Dodge pickup crossed the center line and struck a Buick head-on. The Buick was then struck by a Saturn.
 
Seven other people were injured in the accident and taken to Duke Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
 
Officials believe alcohol nor speed were factors in the accident.
 
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