Two killed after car crash in Catawba County, North Carolina

Two killed in a car crash on N.C. 16 in Catawba County, North Carolina on Wednesday morning.

The crash took place before 5:30 a.m. on N.C. 16 near Mount Ruhama Church Road.

Victims have been identified as 20-year-old Allison Faith Presley and her 3-year-old son Aiden Presley, of Indian Trail, both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials say a 2007 BMW X3 was taking a trip in the north on N.C. 16, crossed the double yellow line, and crashed head-on with a southbound 2018 Toyota Tundra.

The pickup traveled off the road to the right, and then it came to rest on its side after overturning.

Presley was driving the BMW.

A 21-year-old passenger had small injuries while the 30-year-old driver of the Toyota had non-life-threatening injuries and was admitted by EMS to a local hospital.

The affected area was closed for about three hours as the officials investigated the crash.