oncoming traffic, striking another vehicle head-on before crashing into a second vehicle. The first vehicle was then hit by another car and burst into flames, trapping three people inside. Despite the efforts of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, a 50-year-old man, 13-year-old boy, and 14-year-old boy died at the scene. Three other individuals were seriously injured and transported to local medical facilities.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Traffic Homicide Unit launched a thorough investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Detectives learned that Harrell did not have a valid driver’s license at the time. He only possessed a learner’s permit which had been suspended in January 2026.

Surveillance video showed Harrell driving at a high rate of speed. Data from the vehicle’s electronic data recorder showed he had the accelerator at 100% and was barreling down Atlantic Boulevard at 98 mph just seconds before impact. A witness also reported that Harrell had been weaving in and out of traffic and appeared to be smoking a “blunt” at a redlight. A toxicology test confirmed a large amount of THC in Harrell’s system at the time of the crash.

On Monday, July 6, 2026, Harrell was arrested on a warrant during a traffic stop—after an officer caught him speeding yet again, even after causing a crash that killed three people.

He is charged with:

• Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
• Three counts of Vehicular Homicide
• Three counts of DUI Manslaughter
• Three counts of DUI Causing Injury

This tragedy serves as a reminder for all drivers: speeding, reckless driving, and impaired driving kill. One reckless decision can destroy multiple lives in an instant.

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