Thursday, April 2, 2026

WPD reports car accident at McRae, Nixon streets

WILMINGTON — Highway Patrol is investigating a car accident at the intersection of McRae and Nixon Street as of Tuesday morning.

Wilmington police are asking drivers to take an alternate route. Parents of D.C. Virgo students are still able to pick up their children but are asked to come down Nixon Street from the North 3rd Street side, the department said.

According to WPD’s Facebook post, an officer was involved in the traffic collision, though only minor damage and injuries were reported.


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Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands is a journalist covering New Hanover County and education. Before Port City Daily, she reported for the award-winning State Port Pilot in Southport. She graduated from UNC Charlotte and wrote for several Charlotte publications while there. When not writing, Williams is most likely in the gym, reading or spending time with her Golden Pyrenees. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @alexsands_

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