– HPD Press Release –
On Tuesday around 5:50PM, Officer Hunter of the Henderson Police Department was travelling West on Andrews Avenue when a vehicle in the opposing lane veered into his lane of travel, crossing both oncoming lanes, and exited the roadway in the 500 block of W. Andrews Avenue.
The vehicle collided with a tree, pinning in the occupants of the vehicle. The driver, identified as Christopher M. Sanderson, 33, of Red Springs, NC, was extricated and transported to a medical facility.
The front passenger, identified as Chadwick S. Cornell, 48, of Vance County, and the rear occupant, Jennifer D. Smith, 34, of Garner, where also extricated and transported to a medical facility where they later succumbed to their injuries.
The vehicle was a 2009 Toyota Prius, and belonged to the front passenger, Mr. Cornell. No tire impressions were found on scene and the cause is still being investigated. The Police Department is grateful for the quick response of all first responders.
If you have any information that may assist in this investigation, please contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Officer T. McDaniel is the lead investigating officer.