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Two men died after their car crashed into a tree on Monday afternoon in Catawba County, North Carolina.
The crash took place around 4:30 p.m. on Old Shelby Road near Interstate 40, south of Long View.
A 2004 Lincoln Town Car was moving south on Old Shelby Road when the driver lost control of the car and hit a tree.
The driver identified as Phillip Hudson, 30, of Hickory, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials said he was not using a seatbelt.
His passenger, identified as Alexander Woznick, 31, also of Hickory, was also pronounced dead at the scene.
Woznick was using a seatbelt.
Officials said speed and reckless driving could have been a factor in the crash.
