A serious single-vehicle crash on US Highway 321 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, left two adults and four young children seriously injured on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The victims were identified as Gregory Null, 29, and Madison Null, 28, both of Lincolnton, along with four children between the ages of one and four.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 11:33 a.m. near the 29-mile marker. The crash involved a Nissan Armada traveling northbound on the highway before it left the roadway and overturned.
How the US 321 Crash Happened
Investigators said the Nissan Armada traveled off the road to the left. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to return to the roadway before leaving the road again on the right side and overturning.
The violent rollover resulted in serious injuries to all six occupants. One of the four children was ejected from the vehicle during the crash, according to the Highway Patrol.
Gregory and Madison Null Transported for Emergency Treatment
Gregory Null, the 29-year-old driver, was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Madison Null, 28, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was airlifted to a Charlotte-area hospital for urgent medical treatment.
The four children, whose ages ranged from one to four years old, were also taken by emergency medical personnel to a local hospital with serious injuries. Their identities and individual medical conditions have not been publicly reported in the sources reviewed.
Child Safety and Restraint Concerns
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that the four children were not properly restrained in the vehicle. The ejection of one child underscores the serious risks associated with inadequate child restraints during a collision.
Safety authorities recommend that children travel in car seats or booster seats appropriate for their age, height and weight, with restraints installed and used according to manufacturer instructions and applicable law.
Charges Expected as Investigation Continues
Authorities said charges are expected in connection with the crash. The specific charges had not been identified in the reports reviewed, and no further conclusions about responsibility should be drawn before official updates are released.
As Gregory, Madison and the four children receive medical care, the incident has left loved ones and the wider community hoping for their recovery. The full extent of their injuries and their recovery timelines remain unclear.
Our thoughts are with the entire family during this difficult time. May each injured family member receive the treatment, strength and support needed in the days ahead.
