Family mourns couple killed in crash that left two children without parents
Summary
Dui Crash Georgia Today in Georgia: A head-on crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on June 18 on U.S. Highway 258 near N.C. Highway 41 in Jones County, North Carolina. Nikki Latinette and Spencer Latinette were killed when a vehicle driven by Melvin Cobb Jr. struck theirs. A third occupant of the Latinettes' vehicle suffered serious injuries and was transported to ECU Health Medical Center. Cobb was treated for minor injuries and charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by vehicle, driving left of center, and driving while license revoked; court records show he had been arrested on May 30 for driving while impaired.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nikki Latinette | Unknown | Fatal |
| Spencer Latinette | Unknown | Fatal |
| Melvin Cobb Jr | Driver | Fatal |
| Melvin Cobb Jr. | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Family mourns couple killed in crash that left two children without parents