While the truck rolled over twice, Silvers says one passenger, Alexis Grace Sherrill, 17, of Waynesville, was ejected from the vehicle.
‘I’M SADDENED, BUT I’M NOT SHOCKED,’ APD CHARGES WOMAN IN CYCLIST-INVOLVED FATALITY
Highway Patrol says the driver, Ethan Lee Durham, 17, of Canton, and another passenger Karissa Bradshaw, 17, of Waynesville, were both transported to Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Tragically, 17-year-old Sherrill was pronounced dead at the scene by Haywood County coroner Clay Bryson.
The crash came as a shock to the usually serene community. One resident,Haidee Wilson, says navigation around the narrow South Lake Shore Drive can be challenging.
“This is sort of a blind curve here and it’s hard to see and maybe people take the curve too fast,” Wilson explains.
Lake Junaluskarepresentatives say the posted speed limit is 15 miles an hour, with occasional speed bumps to encourage the slow pace.
Troopers say it appears speed was the contributing factor for the crash. The 17-year-old driver, Durham, has beencharged with careless and reckless driving and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Trevor Putnam confirms all three teenagers were enrolled in the school district and extended his condolences to their families. He says counselors are available to assist friends and classmates.
While the truck rolled over twice, Silvers says one passenger, Alexis Grace Sherrill, 17, of Waynesville, was ejected from the vehicle.
‘I’M SADDENED, BUT I’M NOT SHOCKED,’ APD CHARGES WOMAN IN CYCLIST-INVOLVED FATALITY
Highway Patrol says the driver, Ethan Lee Durham, 17, of Canton, and another passenger Karissa Bradshaw, 17, of Waynesville, were both transported to Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Tragically, 17-year-old Sherrill was pronounced dead at the scene by Haywood County coroner Clay Bryson.
The crash came as a shock to the usually serene community. One resident,Haidee Wilson, says navigation around the narrow South Lake Shore Drive can be challenging.
“This is sort of a blind curve here and it’s hard to see and maybe people take the curve too fast,” Wilson explains.
Lake Junaluskarepresentatives say the posted speed limit is 15 miles an hour, with occasional speed bumps to encourage the slow pace.
Troopers say it appears speed was the contributing factor for the crash. The 17-year-old driver, Durham, has beencharged with careless and reckless driving and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Trevor Putnam confirms all three teenagers were enrolled in the school district and extended his condolences to their families. He says counselors are available to assist friends and classmates.