A heart-wrenching accident unfolded on Wednesday in Moore County, resulting in the loss of three sisters and another driver. The fatal crash occurred on N.C. Highway 690 near McGill Road in Vass at approximately 10:59 a.m.
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Speeding Driver Causes Head-On Collision, Claiming Lives
According to the State Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2023 Kia and a 2010 Hyundai. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the Kia was responsible for the collision, traveling at excessive speed while navigating a bend in the road. Tragically, the driver crossed the center line, colliding head-on with the Hyundai.
Sisters Identified as Victims, Community Mourns Their Loss
The three victims traveling in the Hyundai have been identified as Gloria Medlin McCrimmon, 72, Cheryl Elaine Medlin, 63, and Viola Medlin Singletary, 74. These sisters, who grew up in Moore County and attended Pinecrest High School, shared a deep bond and were inseparable.
Grief and Shock Ripple Through the Community
Family members and friends are grappling with the sudden loss of the three sisters. Jamiah McKayhan, speaking about her grandmother, McCrimmon, and her great-aunts, described them as loving and caring individuals who were always together. The tragic event has left the community reeling, with no easy way to comprehend the magnitude of losing all three sisters simultaneously.
Sole Survivor Miraculously Escapes With Serious Injuries
Miraculously, a passenger in the Kia survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. The individual was airlifted to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. Wayne Davis, who witnessed the accident, was devastated to learn that the lone survivor was his cousin. The emotional impact of the incident and the sight of his injured cousin left him deeply shaken.
Devastation and Grief as Community Mourns Together
The loss of Cheryl Medlin is especially poignant, as her family had planned to celebrate her birthday on the day following the accident. Instead of joyful festivities, they now face the painful reality of laying her to rest. The family plans to hold a balloon release in her honor, commemorating her life and the love she shared with those around her.
Investigations Continue as Community Comes to Terms With Tragedy
Authorities are continuing their investigations into the accident, seeking to understand the circumstances and factors that led to the devastating crash. While the community grapples with grief and shock, they are united in supporting the surviving family members and praying for the recovery of the sole survivor, who remains in the hospital with serious injuries.
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