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Sanford Today
By the People, for the People
Harrisburg Native Killed in North Carolina Crash
Three people died in the head-on collision on NC-87 in Harnett County.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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A 22-year-old man from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was one of three people killed in a vehicle crash in North Carolina over the weekend. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed the crash occurred along North Carolina Highway 87 in Harnett County just after 3:30 a.m. on February 14th. A Toyota Camry crossed the center line while traveling south on NC-87 and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 traveling north.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights the dangers of head-on collisions on rural highways and the importance of safe driving practices, especially during late night hours. The loss of three young lives is deeply saddening for the local communities involved.
The details
Authorities said the driver of the Toyota, 22-year-old Romeo Mason Fleck of Harrisburg, was killed in the crash. The backseat passenger of the Toyota, 21-year-old Charles Jackson of Fort Bragg, NC, and the driver of the Chevrolet, 28-year-old William T. Underwood of Sanford, NC, were also killed. One other passenger in the Toyota was hospitalized with critical injuries.
- The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on February 14, 2026.
The players
Romeo Mason Fleck
A 22-year-old man from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who was the driver of the Toyota Camry and was killed in the crash.
Charles Jackson
A 21-year-old man from Fort Bragg, North Carolina who was the backseat passenger of the Toyota Camry and was killed in the crash.
William T. Underwood
A 28-year-old man from Sanford, North Carolina who was the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 and was killed in the crash.
The takeaway
This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially on rural highways during late night hours. The loss of three young lives is deeply felt by the local communities involved.
