Officials say a driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol of Helene’s destruction.

When Hurricane Helene tore through parts of North Carolina in September, it caused a world of damage, and homeowners are still grappling with the aftermath. It's not just the cleanup they have to worry about.

The highway has been shut down since Hurricane Helene's floodwaters swept away extensive sections along the Pigeon River.