In the wake of the tragic crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students, city and state leaders are taking a closer look at traffic safety in Cumberland County, where fatal crashes continue to rank among the highest in North Carolina.
Local and state officials met Friday morning at E.E. Smith High School to discuss strategies aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and addressing long-standing safety concerns on county roads and highways.
Cumberland County ranks in the top 10 statewide for traffic fatalities, placing fourth in alcohol-related deaths and fifth in speed-related fatalities, according to state data. Officials say the recent loss of students has underscored the urgency of action…