After collision, employee still in grave condition

A University employee was in critical condition at Duke University Hospital, as of Monday afternoon, after he crashed into the iron gates on Union Drive over the weekend.

Around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Saber Benson, 26, was riding his moped when he collided with the gates, sustaining grave injuries, according to Duke University Police Department reports. Benson is a Chapel Hill resident and a contract employee for The Loop Pizza Grill.

“People with [Duke University Facilities Management] have looked at the gates already,” said DUPD Chief John Dailey. “We just have to wait and see what the results of the investigation are. There’s no indication that the gates weren’t working properly.”

Alcohol was also found at the scene, but police are still investigating whether it is related to the accident. Durham Police Department is collaborating with DUPD in the investigations.