High School Baseball Player Killed in Truck Accident

Crest High School student Parker Earl died in a single-vehicle crash on College Avenue in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Crest High School in North Carolina announced the tragic death of one of its students, Parker Earl, a baseball player who was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Thursday night. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Earl ran off the side of the road, causing his Ford Ranger to overturn and collide with a tree. The Shelby community is devastated by the loss.

Why it matters

The death of a young student-athlete is always a heartbreaking event that shakes a local community. This incident highlights the dangers of driving and the importance of traffic safety, especially for inexperienced teen drivers.

The details

According to reports, Parker Earl was driving on College Avenue in Boiling Springs, North Carolina when his Ford Ranger ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch, overturned, and collided with a tree. Earl was declared dead at the scene by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

  • The accident occurred on Thursday night.

The players

Parker Earl

A baseball player at Crest High School in North Carolina who tragically died in a single-vehicle accident.

Crest High School

The high school that Parker Earl attended and where the community is grieving his loss.

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What’s next

Crest High School is providing counseling to students impacted by this tragedy.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of traffic safety, especially for young drivers, and the devastating impact the loss of a student-athlete can have on a tight-knit community.