WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.C. — A tragic crash on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, has left a community in mourning after a husband and wife lost their lives in a devastating head-on collision. The sudden loss of the couple has sent shockwaves through Washington County, as family, friends, and neighbors struggle to come to terms with the heartbreaking news.

Authorities have identified the victims as Harry Spruill, 42, and Whitney Spruill, 37, both residents of Plymouth. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the couple was traveling north on N.C. 32 when their vehicle crossed the centerline for reasons that are still under investigation.

Their vehicle then collided head-on with an empty Freightliner grain truck just south of N.C. 99. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving little chance of survival. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but despite their efforts, both Harry and Whitney Spruill were pronounced dead on site.

Also in the vehicle at the time was an infant passenger, whose presence has added another emotional layer to the tragedy. The child survived the crash and was transported to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Officials reported that the infant sustained non-life-threatening injuries, offering a small measure of relief amid the overwhelming grief.

The driver of the Freightliner truck was not injured in the crash. Meanwhile, investigators continue working to determine what may have caused the vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. Authorities have not yet released further details, and the investigation remains ongoing.

As the Washington County community mourns, the loss of Harry and Whitney Spruill is being felt deeply by all who knew them. Their passing is a painful reminder of how quickly life can change. Loved ones now hold onto cherished memories as they face the difficult days ahead, united in grief and in remembrance of a couple taken far too soon.