A 21-year-old was arrested Saturday after his car collided with a Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputy and patrol vehicle during an illegal drifting event in Red Springs.
Deputies responded to the Thunder Valley Speedway multiple times Saturday following reports that people were being struck by participating vehicles.
Sheriff’s office officials determined the event needed to be shut down due to safety reasons. When members of the crowd refused to leave and interfered with deputies, officers used PepperBall launchers to disperse attendees and end the event…