Two dead in Whiteville crash

Whiteville Public Works and Fire crews move debris off the roadway.

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash in Whiteville Monday.

Kenneth Goben and Javier Pena were killed in the crash. Two other victims were airlifted to New Hanover Regional, according to the Whiteville Police. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Powell Boulevard and Washington Street.

Whiteville Police, the sheriff’s office, Highway Patrol, Whiteville Fire, Whiteville Rescue, and City of Whiteville Public works crew responded to the crash.
Traffic was partially detoured as roadblocks were set up a few blocks north near Fowler’s Jewelry.

We’ll have updates as soon as it becomes available.

Traffic was blocked at Washington and Jefferson streets after a multi vehicle collision Monday.

About Jefferson Weaver 1972 Articles
Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at [email protected].