A Halifax man is dead after his brother crashed into a utility pole and stop sign in the town limits of Weldon Saturday night, police Chief Mark Macon said.

When officers arrived, Jonathan James Brown, 21, of Weldon, was holding his brother in his arms and crying, apologizing for what he allegedly did, Macon said this morning.

Brown’s brother, 19-year-old Jeremy Lemuel Harvey, of Halifax, was ejected from the vehicle following the crash, which occurred around 10:27 p.m. at the intersection of Elm and Sixth streets in town.

The crash occurred when Brown, along with Harvey and Willie Ray Pittman Jr. of Weldon, were coming back from the county.

Macon said Brown was allegedly driving the vehicle approximately 67 mph in a 25 mph zone when the vehicle crossed the center line, struck a utility pole with a transformer on it, splitting the pole, and then knocking down a stop sign. The crash knocked power out for a period of time.

The vehicle rolled over once, ejecting Harvey and then landed upright. Witnesses told police the engine compartment began smoking and it became engulfed in flames as officers arrived.

Brown and Pittman got out of the car safely but Pittman sustained a broken arm, collar bone and had bones broken in his chest.

The police department charged Brown with DWI, careless and reckless driving, driving while license revoked and driving left of center.

The police department planned to meet with the District Attorney’s office today and more charges are expected.

Brown was released from custody on a written promise to appear in court due to a medical condition he received in the crash.