Caleb Smith, 13, killed; Devin Harris, 19, and Justice Harris, 17, injured in single-car crash into Mulberry Branch Creek in Shallotte, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/09/2016 - 8:48am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Boy identified in fatal wreck that left 2 other teens hurt

Caleb Smith, 13, died in the 4 a.m. wreck on Bridger Road in Shallotte, according to a town news release issued Thursday. Two other teens were thrown from the vehicle, according to 911 dispatch logs. Please pray for our pastor and family during this difficult time that our Lord and Savior will keep them in comfort and strength.” The Smith family lives in Carolina Shores. The Shallotte Police Department identified the others as Devin Harris, 19, and Justice Harris, 17. SHALLOTTE -- A boy killed in a wreck early Wednesday in Brunswick County was a student at North Myrtle Beach Christian School and the son of a Myrtle Beach pastor.

Victim identified in deadly Shallotte accident

Shallotte officers, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Department did a phenomenal job. Jessica Swencki, spokesperson for Brunswick County Schools, confirms that Justice Harris is a freshman at West Brunswick High School. Officers along with deputies from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and Shallotte firemen quickly retrieved the three passengers from the vehicle, however one of the passengers, Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a church spokesman, the family has asked the church to not make any statements in regards to Caleb's death as they deal with this tragic accident. I also want to thank the North Carolina Highway Patrol for their assistance.” Mobile users can see pictures from the scene here.

Driver charged in connection to Shallotte wreck that killed 13-year-old boy

According to Rachel Johnson, spokesperson for the Town of Shallotte, Devin Keither Harris, 18, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after being released from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Additional Charges for Teen in Shallotte Fatal Car Crash

Devin Smith has already been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Last week he was arrested for tampering with his electronic monitoring device.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Caleb Smith
Devin Harris
Justice Harris
Roadway: 
Bridger Road

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