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Top Durham news: 2 children killed in crash; driver dies after sideswiping another car; more

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Published on April 27, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Durham.

2 children killed in single-vehicle crash

Two children were killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash along Wrinkler and Russell roads at 7:40 p.m.  Saturday.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Durham County senior detention officer dies

Officials announced that Sr. Officer Alexander Pettiway died on April 25. Pettiway joined the Sheriff's Office in July 1996 and served the county for 23 years.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Man injured in shooting near McDougald Terrace

A man is in the hospital after he was shot in the leg at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Neighbors said they heard up to 30 gunshots, all while kids were playing outside.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Driver dies after sideswiping another car

A driver died in a crash on Saturday after sideswiping another car, police said. The deadly crash happened just after 11 a.m. along U.S. 15/501 north of West Cornwallis Road.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Walk for the Animals fundraiser scheduled with social distancing in mind

On May 23 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., the Animal Protection Society of Durham is still hosting the walk they had planned — but instead of gathering in a group, the society is asking for participants to walk on their own.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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