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Two people were killed and four were injured after a car hit a crowded golf cart late Monday night in North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Austin Ray Harmon, 23, was driving the 2009 Honda Accord at 9:40 pm when five people were allegedly in a golf cart near Statesville. That is.
Michael Shane Marlowe, 39, and Bentley Marlowe, 5, were reportedly killed in a crash.
Harmon was charged with driving in a disability, 3 counts of felony serious injuries by the vehicle, and 2 counts of felony deaths by the vehicle.
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North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Jeffrey Swagger said several people were taken to the hospital.
“Around 9:40 pm last night, a highway patrol and other first responders were called into the area because of a car accident involving a passenger car and a golf cart,” Swagger said. “The army arrived and found multiple injured. Unfortunately, two of the passengers in the golf cart died and multiple passengers were taken to the hospital.”
The Troopers said a car driving in the opposite direction crossed the centerline and hit a cart.
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According to the report, the other injured passengers were 2, 13, 16 and 26 years old, officials said. They were taken by helicopter to a local hospital.
Harmon’s bond was set at $ 250,000.
“Driving obstacles are dangerous not only to drivers, but to everyone on the highway. Golf carts are popular for people to get out and enjoy their neighborhoods and communities, but when golf carts and cars occupy them. It can be dangerous. In the same space, it could certainly be dangerous for golf cart occupants, “Swager said.
A candlelight vigil was held on Tuesday night for the victims of the First Presbyterian Church.
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Family friend Sharon Chambers said the community was devastated after the crash.
“You can feel the weight of the community around almost everyone,” Chambers said. “It’s an overwhelming amount of sadness for them and their families.”