Goldsboro Police Department officers and emergency medical service personnel responded to emergency 911 dispatch calls reporting a vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 70 West near North William Street at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. According to preliminary investigative findings, an 83-year-old driver, identified as Edward Allen Stewart of Goldsboro, was operating a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck in the wrong direction on U.S. 70 West when his vehicle struck an oncoming motorcycle driven by 41-year-old David Earl Langston of Mount Olive, North Carolina. Emergency medical service personnel evaluated Langston at the scene, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Law Enforcement Investigation and Status
Goldsboro Police Department collision reconstruction officers closed the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 70 near North William Street for several hours to conduct physical scene reconstruction, map impact telemetry, and analyze roadway physical evidence. Authorities maintain an active, ongoing investigation into the specific circumstances that led to the pickup truck traveling in the wrong direction. Police officials noted that no formal criminal charges have been announced as of yet, with findings to be reviewed in consultation with local prosecutors as the investigation progresses. Official post-mortem examinations and formal cause-of-death determinations are being finalized under the jurisdiction of local medical examiner authorities.
Tributes and Memorial Notices
News of Langston’s sudden death brought deep grief to his family, friends, and community members throughout Mount Olive and Wayne County. Loved ones remembered the 41-year-old resident for his personal connections, warm character, and lasting presence in the lives of those around him. Official announcements regarding public visitation hours, memorial services, and funeral arrangements will be released by authorized family representatives once plans are finalized.
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