TRAGEDY STRIKES CAMP LEJEUNE: Active Duty Sailor and Wife Killed in Devastating Collision with Semi-Truck – Investigation Reveals Fateful Details
A heartbreaking collision has claimed the lives of a devoted United States Navy sailor and his beloved wife, leaving the Camp Lejeune community in mourning. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Ludie Brown Road and Willie Hatcher Road.
According to police reports, Simba Wallace, an active duty sailor, and his wife, Natalie Castro, were traveling in their Jeep Wrangler south on Willie Hatcher Road when they failed to yield to a semi-truck transporting chickens and heading west on Ludie Brown Road.
The semi-truck, driven by an unidentified individual, struck the Jeep, causing it to overturn, veer off the road to the left, and come to a halt partially off the road.
Tragically, both Simba Wallace and Natalie Castro were pronounced dead at the scene by troopers. The couple was stationed at Camp Lejeune, and their untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the military community.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to ECU Health Duplin Hospital with relatively minor injuries, according to troopers. An investigation into the collision is ongoing, and further details will be released as more information becomes available.
The Camp Lejeune community is rallying around the families and loved ones of Simba Wallace and Natalie Castro, offering support and condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
The loss of these two young lives is a stark reminder of the preciousness of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.
