John Fields Death | COO at Parker Oil Co. Inc died in incident in Hyde County, NC
Tragedy struck early this morning in Hyde County, North Carolina, as two Virginia men lost their lives when a truck backed into a canal on State Game Lands.
The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m., according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Authorities report that John Fields, 38, was reversing his pickup truck on a narrow path when the vehicle slipped into the canal. The truck overturned and became submerged, claiming the lives of Fields and his passenger, Timothy Hubbard, 39. Fields, the Chief Operating Officer of Parker Oil Co. Inc., leaves behind a grieving family, including his wife and their young daughter.
A third passenger, 33-year-old Robert Nunnery of Grimesland, miraculously survived the ordeal. Nunnery managed to escape the submerged truck and alert authorities. Emergency responders arrived quickly but were unable to save Fields and Hubbard, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
This devastating accident has sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. Fields was well-known for his leadership at Parker Oil Co. Inc., and both men are remembered as devoted family members and friends. The loss has left a profound impact on their loved ones, who are now grappling with the aftermath of this heartbreaking tragedy.
As the investigation continues, local authorities urge caution when navigating the rural, narrow roads of Hyde County, especially in low-visibility conditions. A vigil is expected to be held in memory of Fields and Hubbard, honoring their lives and the legacy they leave behind.