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Saturday Night Accident, 321 Traffic Diverted

Last Updated on August 16, 2014 9:08 pm

Highway 321 just outside the Boone city limits was partially closed for over an hour on Saturday night (Aug 16,2014) due to a wreck.

The accident involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, in the sharp curve near the old Elk Motel, caused southbound traffic to be diverted onto Fairway Drive for a time. The accident occurred just before 9pm and all lanes were open as of 10:24pm.

*Below are reports as they occurred per scanner information*

9pm – Accident with injuries US HWY 321 S in sharp curve near old Elk Motel. Emergency equipment on scene.

9:04pm – southbound traffic on 321 being diverted across Fairway Drive due to a accident at 2600 block of 321 south, at the old Elk Motel sharp curve.

10pm – All southbound lanes of 321 are still closed, only 1 northbound lane is open. Motorists are urged to seek another route if possible.

10:24pm – All lanes are now open on 321.

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