Two people died in a head-on crash on U.S. 13 in Pitt County, North Carolina, on Feb. 11, 2026.

A head-on crash on U.S. 13 in Pitt County on Feb. 11, 2026, killed two people and hospitalized another, prompting a road closure and ongoing investigation by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. In a separate incident, a fatal head-on collision on Feb. 12 in South Carolina killed one person and injured another, with authorities confirming the crash but not releasing details on causes or victims. Meanwhile, a man was arrested in Beaufort County on Feb. 11 after a traffic stop led to the seizure of a firearm and drugs, and two individuals—Shamiya Cannon and Jaliyah Archer—were taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run and a fatal stabbing, respectively. A memorial ceremony is planned for Feb. 13 in honor of Lance Cpl. Oforah.