Aaron Overman and Bradley Cass—Two Lives Silenced on Ten Mile Fork Road

The hearts of Havelock and New Bern, North Carolina, are shattered today as we process the staggering news of a double tragedy. In the dark, early hours of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the lives of Aaron Overman, 23, and Bradley Cass, 31, were tragically extinguished in a violent single-vehicle crash. What was meant to be a simple journey across Jones County ended in a catastrophic collision that has left two families paralyzed with grief and an entire community searching for answers.

A Devastating Impact That Shook the Night

The details provided by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol paint a harrowing picture of the incident on Ten Mile Fork Road. The vehicle, carrying these two young men, left the roadway and struck a tree with such force that there was no chance for survival. At only 23 and 31 years old, Aaron and Bradley were in the prime of their lives—years of potential, laughter, and future memories were stolen in a single moment of impact. This “overnight tragedy” is a haunting reminder of how quickly the world can change, turning a routine drive into a site of unimaginable sorrow that will forever be etched in the minds of the first responders and the loved ones left behind.

Mourning the Loss of Aaron and Bradley

Aaron Overman was a young man with his whole world ahead of him, while Bradley Cass was a respected contemporary in New Bern. The ripple effect of this loss is immense; it touches the friends they grew up with, the colleagues they worked alongside, and the parents who must now face the most unnatural of tasks—saying goodbye to their children. The void they leave behind in Eastern North Carolina is not just a gap in a social circle, but a profound absence in the fabric of their families. As the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, the community is urged to wrap their arms around the Overman and Cass families, providing the strength and prayers they need to navigate this darkest of valleys.

Resting in Peace: A Final Tribute to Two Friends

We extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of Aaron Overman and Bradley Cass. In the face of such senseless and sudden loss, may we all hold our loved ones a little closer tonight. May Aaron and Bradley find eternal peace together, and may their memories remain a light in the hearts of all who knew them. Rest in power.