Andre Vereen, a 43-year-old African American male from Lumberton, NC, died on September 29, 2020, following a head-on collision on Martin Luther King Drive near Starlite Drive. The collision involved a Ford van driven by Christopher Clark and a Ford Focus driven by Vereen. The accident occurred when Vereen's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the van head-on.
Clark was not injured in the crash, but Vereen was found unresponsive and was transported to Southeastern Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
During the investigation of the collision, officers discovered that Vereen had been shot in the upper body. This finding led to the initiation of a homicide investigation. At the time of the incident, investigators were unable to determine where the shooting took place and had few leads. The Lumberton Police Department called for anyone with information to contact detectives Layton Bartley or Frank Durden.
As of now, there have been no arrests, suspects, or litigations reported in connection with the death of Andre Vereen. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities continue to seek information that could help solve the case. The tragic circumstances surrounding Vereen's death have left the community searching for answers and justice for the 43-year-old victim.
