Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Cherokee Resident in Madison County

Madison County -- August 13, 2026: A tragic single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in Madison County has taken the life of a 67-year-old local woman.According to officials with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, along U.S. 25/70 near the Fore Road intersection.Initial investigative reports indicate that the SUV was traveling along the highway when it veered off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle subsequently overtur