A 22-year-old Camp Lejeune Marine died following a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Jacksonville, authorities said.
Emergency responders were dispatched at 2:13 a.m. on October 25 to the intersection of U.S. 17 and McDaniel Drive. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, a red Chevrolet truck traveling southwest ran a red light and collided with a red Honda CR-V moving through the intersection on a green light.
The truck's driver was identified as Andrew Omstead of Camp Lejeune. He was transported to Naval Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Officials confirmed that his next of kin has been notified.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Investigator R. Ford at 910-938-6434 or rford@jacksonvillenc.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273, with potential rewards of up to $5,000 for useful information.
Tips can also be sent anonymously via text by sending TIP4CSJAX along with a message to 274637.