65-Year-Old Dunn Resident Johnny L. Green Fatally Injured in Head-On Sampson County Crash
SAMPSON COUNTY, North Carolina — A severe head-on collision east of Newton Grove has claimed the life of 65-year-old Johnny L. Green of Dunn and left another driver seriously injured. As reported by regional news outlets covering southeastern North Carolina public safety, including WRAL News, the fatal traffic incident occurred during the morning commute on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
SAMPSON COUNTY, North Carolina — A severe head-on collision east of Newton Grove has claimed the life of 65-year-old Johnny L. Green of Dunn and left another driver seriously injured. As reported by regional news outlets covering southeastern North Carolina public safety, including WRAL News, the fatal traffic incident occurred during the morning commute on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
US 13 Head-On Collision Details
According to official investigation bulletins released by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, emergency dispatchers received reports of a two-vehicle crash at approximately 7:30 a.m. along US 13 in Sampson County. Highway Patrol Trooper W. A. Davis responded to the scene and established that Mr. Green was traveling eastbound in a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck when a westbound 2006 Dodge pickup truck, driven by 56-year-old Christopher S. Philyaw of Princeton, crossed the center line.
Investigators indicated that Mr. Green attempted evasive maneuvers, but the two vehicles collided head-on near the center of the roadway. First responders located Mr. Green unresponsive inside his vehicle and pronounced him deceased at the scene due to severe impact injuries.
Medical Transport and Investigation Status
Emergency medical personnel transported Mr. Philyaw to Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville with serious injuries. State troopers reported that Mr. Green was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, whereas Mr. Philyaw was properly restrained.
Highway Patrol investigators noted that speeding does not appear to have been a factor in the crash, though collision reconstruction specialists continue to examine whether impairment played a role. Funeral and memorial services have not yet been announced as family members and loved ones mourn his sudden passing.
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