An adorable eight-year-old boy and his parents were killed in a horrific Memorial Day crash at the hands of a drunk driver who also used marijuana, search warrants revealed.
Jordan Porter, 25, ran a red light in his Chevy Trailblazer before crashing into a blue Mazda CX5 Select and a black Cadillac Escalade at the intersection of US-70 in Garner, North Carolina, on May 27. .
Tyler Campbell, 28, and his wife Susan Campbell, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene, while their son, Miles Campbell, was taken to WakeMed Hospital in critical condition.
The day after the accident, Miles was declared brain dead and his organs were donated to save others.
Jordan, who was initially charged with driving while intoxicated, was charged Tuesday with three counts of second-degree murder, according to an indictment reviewed by WRAL.
On May 27, Tyler Campbell, 28, and his wife Susan Campbell, 29, were pronounced dead after Jordan Porter, 25, ran a red light in his Chevy Trailblazer before crashing into their Mazda. CX5 blue.
Warrants revealed that Jordan was drunk and high on marijuana when he ran the light. Court records showed he was also going 82 mph in a 45 pmh zone.
The Garner Police Department told DailyMail.com that Jordan has not been arrested as of Wednesday afternoon and that a mugshot of him will not be “available” until he is taken into custody.
On Wednesday, Jordan’s bail was set at $3 million, according to the district attorney.
At the time of the fatal crash, Jordan was driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone, court documents revealed. The status of the black Cadillac Escalade is unclear.
Search warrants showed that Shelby Porter, the suspect’s wife, was interviewed by investigators at the hospital, where Jordan was taken with minor injuries from the crash.
Shelby told authorities that before getting into the car that afternoon, Jordan consumed two to three beers at a local bowling alley in Clayton, Rainbow Lanes.
She also said that her husband smoked marijuana that day before leaving the house to go to work and that both she and her husband knew that the car had problems with the brakes and steering wheel.
The couple’s son, Miles Campbell, 8, was taken to WakeMed Hospital in critical condition. The day after the accident he was declared brain dead and his organs were donated.
The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has not yet been arrested. (pictured: Tyler, Susan and Miles on their wedding day)
DMV records, reviewed by WRAL, confirmed that Jordan’s vehicle had not had a safety inspection since February 2020.
Karl Knudsen, Jordan’s lawyer, revealed that he is the father of two children and is soon expecting a third child.
‘This is a terrible tragedy in every way. “It’s horrible that three really nice people had their lives cut short, but sending Jordan to prison for the rest of his life wouldn’t change that,” Knudsen said.
Warrants revealed that police found a large amount of illegal items in Jordan’s car, including a bottle of alcohol from the shooter, an open beer can, an open Coors Light bottle, an unopened can of Busch Ice and a open beer box.
They also discovered rolling papers, a lighter and a cigar cutter inside his car.
In addition to the second-degree murder charges, Jordan also faces three counts of felony death by vehicle, felony maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, reckless driving to endanger, speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia. marijuana and failing to stop at a red light. , expired registration card and tag, expired inspection, and transporting an open alcoholic beverage container after consuming alcohol.
This was not Jordan’s first run-in with the law, as he was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run and larceny in Wake County in 2022, District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said.
In 2017 he was sued for a three-car accident where he was accused of speeding, not having control of the car and improper overtaking. The lawsuit was ultimately dismissed.
According to arrest records, Jordan has 12 other criminal violations against him since 2015.
On May 31, about 200 people gathered at the hospital, dressed in white and red in honor of their parents, Tyler and Susan, both NC State alumni (pictured: Susan, Tyler and Miles).
A memorial service will be held Saturday at The Summit Church in Garner for the family of three (pictured: Tyler and son Miles)
His first court appearance was originally scheduled for Thursday, but Freeman said he expects it to be delayed.
On May 31, just days after the horrific accident, a walk was held for Miles as staff carried his body to donate his organs.
About 200 people gathered at the hospital, dressed in white and red in honor of their parents, Tyler and Susan, both NC State alumni.
‘Miles is our grape tomato loving nephew. He always loved it when Uncle Tim and Aunt Jean gave him an extra cookie for breakfast,” Steve Edwards said as he told stories about the family of three.
Others have visited the Facebook pages of deceased parents and commented on their recent posts.
“May this family be torn together forever,” one wrote.
‘A very happy family! We will miss you,” said another.
Kathy Campbell, Tyler’s mother, said, “I wish I could give my life for them.” I wish God would just take me and send them back.”
The heartbroken mother and grandmother shared that a memorial service will be held Saturday at The Summit Church in Garner for his son, grandson and daughter-in-law.
