CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Conover Boulevard West in Catawba County was shut down Monday afternoon after a deadly crash near the bridges that cross Highway 70.
Police say two people were killed after they struck a telephone pole and hit a bridge pillar around 2:20 p.m.
The Conover Police Department identified the victims as 76-year-old Nathan Lehman and 73-year-old Harriet Lehman. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Nathan Lehman was driving at the time of the crash, police said.
Investigators say weather was not a contributing factor in the crash. Officials are still looking into the cause.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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