Four-Car Crash in Gastonia Leaves One Dead

A four-car crash in Gastonia, N.C., on March 28, 2025, resulted in the death of 36-year-old Porscha Mason and left a woman and a child in critical condition. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Hoffman Road when a Dodge Challenger, driven by Mason, collided head-on with a Toyota Highlander carrying a woman and two children. The second child was released from the hospital with minor injuries. Two additional vehicles, a Dodge Charger and a Toyota Camry, were also involved, but their drivers were not seriously injured. Police suspect speed as a contributing factor to the crash and are seeking information from the public. The investigation remains ongoing.