An early morning single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a local man. The fatal wreck occurred in Carthage on Brinkley Road near Holly Ridge Road Saturday morning, just before 1 a.m.
According to radio traffic, the call came in as a cellphone crash notification.
The State Highway Patrol reported that the driver was speeding east on Brinkley Road, lost control, overcorrected, and flipped the vehicle.
The man was declared deceased at the scene.
A GoFundMe fundraiser was created for the driver.
“Jake Foil (40) was tragically killed in a car accident on April 19, 2025,” said the online fundraiser. “He leaves behind his beloved wife and five young children, including their youngest son, Jameson, who is not yet five months old. Jake was a devoted father, loving husband, and loyal friend — someone who brought light and strength to everyone around him.
“This loss comes during an incredibly difficult season for the Foil family. Just this week, they also lost Jake’s father. And in the months leading up to this tragedy, they faced serious health challenges following Jameson’s birth on December 17.”
This marks the fourth fatal accident covered by Sandhills Sentinel in a few weeks, resulting in a total of five deaths.Â
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