Two people died and two others were taken into custody late Sunday night after a Ford Mustang led state troopers on a chase that reached speeds of over 120 mph.
The troopers first spotted the car going 120 mph on U.S. Highway 70 in Wayne County just before 11:30 p.m. When they tried to pull it over, the vehicle did not stop.
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In radio traffic from Broadcastify, troopers can be heard describing the moves the driver makes. 
“They keep blacking out and turning some lights back on and turning lights back off again,” one trooper said.
Troopers said the driver lost control on Pinkney Road near Kenly and hit a tree.
Joshua Carter Jr., 18, and Braylen Newson, 16, died in the crash.
By 11:47 p.m., troopers reported they had two people conscious and two unconscious at the scene of the crash.
Carter and Newson were ejected from the car in the force of the collision. They were riding in the back seat of the car.
The driver, a 17-year-old, and a front-seat passenger, 16, were taken to UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver and front-seat passenger are expected to face criminal charges.
Troopers found alcohol, marijuana and two guns in the car.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol allows troopers to chase a suspect based on their perceived level of threat to the public. Officers also consider the time of day, traffic congestion, weather conditions and roadway type. For instance, an officer would be more likely to chase on a fairly empty highway versus a road with several intersections.
The officer or supervisors have the authority to halt a chase if it becomes too risky, highlighting the delicate balance between enforcing the law and ensuring public safety.

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