Keep us, and your neighbors, in the know.
- News tips
- Community Events
- Become a blogger
- Submit a story
FATAL: 21-year-old man ejected during crash outside of Whiteville | 911
Title (Max 100 Characters)
FATAL: 21-year-old man ejected during crash outside of Whiteville
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A 21-year-old man was ejected from a vehicle and died Thursday morning.
Nicholas Wilkinson, 19, was driving at excessive speeds on Shade Fisher Road outside of Whiteville and crashed into a tree around 4 a.m., according to Columbus County Highway Patrol Troopers. Wilkinson’s injuries are described as “serious.”
His passenger Ryan Hommel was ejected during the accident and died.
Neither of the young men were wearing seat belts, according to investigators.
Copyright 2012 WECT. All rights reserved.
Top Whiteville Stories
Upcoming Events near Whiteville
Most popular stories from nearby communities
Do you have a story to tell? Become a community blogger!
Whiteville Real Estate Listings
$139,000
Courtesy of: J. Ray Realty
|
$298,000
Courtesy of: J. Ray Realty
|
Community Sponsors
Featured Restaurants
Local Real Estate Agents
The Big Deal
Local Business Spotlight
Get neighborhood stories
Receive Weekly neighborhood stories & deals.
Your privacy is important to us. See our Privacy Policy.
News Files
- 911
- Arts & Culture
- Business
- Children
- Community Spirit
- Crime
- Drugs
- Education
- Entertainment
- Environment
- Events
- Families
- Food
- Health
- History
- Hollywood East
- Home & Garden
- News
- Non-profit
- Opinion
- People
- Pets
- Politics
- Public Spaces
- Real Estate
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Science
- Shopping & Services
- Sports & Recreation
- Technology
- Traffic
- Transportation
- Urban Wildlife
- Weather
- Weird