8-year-old boy injured in Garner crash that killed his parents has died, police say
The 8-year-old boy who was critically injured in a Memorial Day wreck that killed his parents has died, the Garner Police Department announced Tuesday night.
Miles Campbell and his parents, Tyler, 28, and Susan Campbell, 29, died after police say an SUV driver ran a red light and collided with the family’s vehicle on U.S. 70 Monday afternoon.
“We are mourning with those that are suffering from this tragic loss of life,” the Garner Police Department stated on its Facebook page. “Our investigation is ongoing and we are working with the Wake County District Attorney’s office to determine what additional charges will be brought forth.”
Two vigils were held Tuesday night for Miles. A family member told ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, that Miles was declared brain dead at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday. He will be an organ donor, according to the family.
Miles was a second grader at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner. On Wednesday, the principal notified parents there would be a crisis phone number available for for counseling services.
Driver charged
Police say a Chevrolet Trailblazer was heading westbound on U.S. 70 when the driver, Jordan Alexander Porter, 25, ran a red light and hit the Campbells’ Mazda CX-5 that was going southbound on New Rand Road.
Porter is in the hospital, and a police spokesperson said Tuesday they did not know when he would be released to make a first court appearance in the case.
He is charged with driving while impaired. and police say more charges are expected.
Court records show Porter has been previously cited for traffic violations in three counties including reckless driving to endanger, failure to reduce speed and reckless driving with wanton disregard.
“One of Mr. Porter’s previous charges arose in Wake County where he was involved in a parking lot fender bender,” Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said in a statement to The N&O.
“He was charged with larceny and hit and run based on allegations that he took the victim’s wallet and left the scene while they were exchanging informationm” Freeman said. “Ultimately that charge was dismissed when the witness did not respond to efforts to subpoena him to court. As to Mr. Porter’s other cases that occurred in other counties, I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to guess as to why they were dismissed as there are many reasons cases might end in a dismissal.”
The Wake County DA’s Office is focused “on the terrible tragedy and loss of life for the Campbell family and ensuring that justice is sought on their behalf.”
