Brother and Sister Killed in Car Wreck Friday Morning on the Way to Vance County High School
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it was a head on collision which is still under investigation. Two juveniles were killed on the way to VCHS. The three occupants of the other vehicle, including a mother and two children, were also on the way to school. The mother and two children were all transported to Duke. The accident happened on Rock Mill Road, just south of the intersection with Vicksboro Road. Speed was not a factor in the crash, an NC SHP spokesperson said Sunday evening by phone.
Vance County Schools issued a statement. “At this time, we can confirm we lost two students from Vance County High School on Friday, October 29. We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has impacted the family and our school community. We are committed to serving the needs of the students and employees in the days and weeks to come. Additional counselors and support staff were on campus to work with students and employees (Friday) and will continue to be made available as long as they are needed. Today, we are all Viper Strong.”
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Joe Sharrow said, speaking of the young woman who died, “She was on our softball team. (The young man) was a freshman and I hadn’t had a chance to get to know him yet. She was an amazing student and really good kid, good softball player. It’s definitely a tough one. One of the best academic performers we had in the school. She was a junior.”
Community member and family friend Hope Hoyle Howard said, “I knew them well. Two very smart kids who were a pleasure to be around. Asia loved to cut up and KT was shy. Both very athletic and bright. I’m very thankful the family has a strong Christian faith and large support system. I taught them at Aycock and my daughters have played ball with Asia for several years. My kids are same age as them. Terrible tragedy.”
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