Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 8-year-old girl in Burke County
WSOC Charlotte
Last updated: August 5, 2026
A driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge after a fatal crash that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Burke County in June 2025.
Benjamin Willis entered his guilty plea to felony death by motor vehicle.
The crash took place near Morganton.
The victim was an 8-year-old girl.
The conviction carries significant legal consequences related to vehicular homicide.
