Laura Lynne Smith, of Raleigh, was diving 74 in a 45 mph zone south on Creedmoor Road when she lost control of her SUV struck a speed limit sign, rolled over, and hit four trees. Her son, Antony Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Raleigh police closed northbound Creedmoor Road near the intersection with West Millbrook Road for a time Thursday morning after a car seriously injured a man shortly after 7 a.m.