Smithfield Resident Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
BENSON, N.C. – A 74-year-old Smithfield resident died Saturday afternoon after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in southern Johnston County.
The crash occurred around 1:05 p.m. on NC 96 South near Godwin Lake Road in the Meadow community
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Brindle Wood Goodwin was driving a black Mazda southbound on NC 96 when the vehicle crossed the centerline, traveled off the left side of the roadway, and collided with a tree.
Goodwin, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, a third-party caller had reported the vehicle driving reckless shortly before the crash. The caller told authorities the Mazda was traveling erratically and weaving across the roadway.
State troopers said speed and alcohol have been ruled out as contributing factors in the collision. Investigators said a medical condition cannot be ruled out at this time, and toxicology results are pending.
Authorities also reported Goodwin was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
NC 96 near Godwin Lake Road was closed for approximately two hours while troopers investigated the collision and crews cleared the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the State Highway Patrol.
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A great mother and great Nana!
She will be greatly missed by many!
What a blessing it was to call her MOM. Forever in my heart
So very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Praying for you guys during this difficult time. So, so sorry!
She was more than a Smithfield woman….she was my mom..a nana..my best friend and a friend to many!!
She was more than a Smithfield woman….she was my precious mama..my best friend..a nana..and a great friend to many!
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers!
I will miss my nana so much she was the best nana that I could have
I will miss my nana
Jessi and Shannon I am so sorry for your loss. We always considered all of you family. Prayers to all of you
SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED SHE WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT FRIEND BUT EVERY ONE LOVED HER ❤️ HERE AT THE TANNING SALON SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, HEART AS BIG AS SHE WAS,LOVE YOU ALWAYS ♥️ MY FRIEND LISA AND DAYZ OF RAYZ FAMILY
Sending my prayers to the family of this lady. May God give you strength and confort during this difficult time.