Greensboro Woman Dies After I-40 East On-Ramp Crash

Erica Trenise Caviness, a 38-year-old Greensboro woman, died after her car ran off the I-40 East on-ramp at West Wendover Avenue, went down an embankment, and struck a tree. The crash occurred early Tuesday morning, and although Caviness was transported to a local hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. A passenger in the car was also hospitalized but suffered only non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and authorities have not released information regarding any impairment factors. Loved ones held a balloon release in her memory, emphasizing her bright smile and the impact she had on those who knew her. Her cousin described Caviness as a person who would do anything for those she cared about, highlighting the strong community response to her passing.