DWI Suspect Kills Last Outer Banks Wild Stallion, Fund Warns Population Threatened

A 5-year-old wild stallion named Alexander was killed early Saturday morning on the Outer Banks after being struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 26-year-old Shannon Seamster, who was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The collision occurred near milepost 19, where vehicles drive on the beach, and Alexander died on impact. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund expressed deep grief over the loss, noting that Alexander was the last offspring of his mother and that his unique genetics can never be replaced, which is a significant blow to the critically endangered Banker horse population. The fund emphasized the importance of cautious driving on the beach, especially at night, to prevent such tragedies. This incident followed the recent death of another young colt in the herd due to natural causes, highlighting both natural and human threats to the population. Authorities and the fund urge visitors to respect wild horses by not approaching or feeding them, as such actions are illegal and harmful.