Toddler killed by truck in Burke County

Toddler killed by truck in Burke County

Updated: 1:56 PM EDT Jul 5, 2024

WEATHER TEAM. OFFICERS ARE SEARCHING FOR A SHOOTER AFTER JULY 4TH, CELEBRATIONS TURNED DEADLY IN HIGH POINT. OFFICERS SAY AROUND MIDNIGHT THEY WERE CALLED TO LEXINGTON AVENUE ABOUT SHOTS FIRED. A LARGE CROWD WAS IN THE PARKING LOT FOR AN UNOFFICIAL FIREWORKS SHOW, ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT. NOW, OFFICERS FOUND TWO GUNSHOT VICTIMS, ONE WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. THE SECOND, KEITH LYNCH, DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. NOW, POLICE SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE A SUSPECT IN CUSTODY YET. KERNERSVILLE POLICE BELIEVE THIS WOMAN KILLED HER MOTHER. OFFICERS WENT TO BUCK VIEW COURT AROUND 326 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. THEY SAY THEY FOUND 74 YEAR OLD LINDA TURNER TYRRELL, DEAD IN THE HOME WITH TRAUMA TO HER HEAD. POLICE ARRESTED MICHELLE DE GUZMAN. SHE’S IN JAIL WITHOUT BOND. CARRBORO POLICE SAY THEY’RE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING FROM MAY 29TH. CARLA MARIA MACHUCA OF BURLINGTON IS CHARGED WITH MURDER, CONSPIRACY AND ATTEMPTED KIDNAPING IN THE CASE. IT HAPPENED AT ESTES PARK APARTMENTS. OFFICERS HAD FOUND A DEAD MAN, LATER IDENTIFIED AS JUAN MALDONADO ESPINOSA. POLICE ARRESTED MACHUCA IN LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 12TH. SHE’S BEING EXTRADITED BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA TO FACE THOSE CHARGES. A MAN HAS DIED AFTER A CRASH IN ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AROUND 122. NOW, THAT WAS ON LITTLE UWHARRIE ROAD NEAR KENNEDY FARM ROAD IN RANDOLPH COUNTY. TROOPERS BELIEVE 56 YEAR OLD EDDIE FOUTZ OF THOMASVILLE DROVE OFF THE ROAD DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND OVERTURNED. HE DIED ON THE SCENE. NOW, INVESTIGATORS DON’T KNOW WHY HE DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY. AUTHORITIES WANT TO REMIND YOU AGAIN TO PLEASE USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN OUT SWIMMING. THIS WEEKEND. CREWS ON OUR COAST ARE SEARCHING FOR A 14 YEAR OLD BOY WHO WENT MISSING NEAR NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH. YESTERDAY, OUR NBC AFFILIATE WRAL, REPORTS. TWO BROTHERS WADED OUT INTO THE WATER TO FISH WHEN THEY WERE SWEPT AWAY PEOPLE IN A BOAT HELPED PULL ONE BROTHER OUT. THE SECOND BOY WENT UNDER, WITNESSES SAY. NOW, TWO OTHER PEOPLE WERE RESCUED FROM THE OCEAN THERE EARLIER THURSDAY. THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WAS HIGH THURSDAY AND REMAINS HIGH TODAY. RESCUE CREWS ARE ALSO ON LAKE NORMAN, SEARCHING FOR A MISSING SWIMMER. THE SEARCH IS CENTERED AROUND AN AREA NEAR A SANDBAR. OUR NBC AFFILIATE, WCNC, TALKED TO RESPONDERS AND THEY’RE URGING PEOPLE TO ENSURE THEY WEAR THEY WEAR PROPER LIFE VESTS WHEN ON THE WATER. THIS IS FOR AN ADULT OVER 90 POUNDS. SO IF YOU WERE TO PUT THIS ON A YOUTH LIKE A CHILD, THEY BUTTON IT UP. IT COULD SLIP OFF OVER THEIR SHOULDERS BECAUSE IT’S JUST IT’S NOT SMALL ENOUGH FOR THEM. THIS IS JUST A GENERAL PFD THAT YOU CAN BUY IN BULK AT JUST ABOUT ANY SPORTING GOODS STORE. AND YOU CAN SEE THE COAST GUARD APPROVAL ON HERE. AND IT’S FOR YOUTH. AND THIS ONE IS ACTUALLY FOR 50 TO 90 POUNDS. SO WE KEEP THESE IN OUR BOATS TO GIVE TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY NEED THEM. SOMETIMES THE MISSING SWIMMER’S AGE AND GENDER ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. TURNING TO CHARLOTTE, TWO DOZEN APARTMENTS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY A MASSIVE FIRE THIS MORNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHARED THESE VIDEOS SAYING THE ALARMS WENT OFF AROUND 2:30 A.M., A TEAM OF 60 FIREFIGHTERS GOT THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL WITHIN AN HOUR, MEDICS TREATED SIX PEOPLE, INCLUDING ONE FIREFIGHTER. THE CAUSE OF THAT FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. CHARLOTT

Toddler killed by truck in Burke County

Updated: 1:56 PM EDT Jul 5, 2024

An 18-month-old girl died Thursday after a pickup truck hit her at a Burke County campground.The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it happened just before 11 a.m. at the Steel Creek Park & Family Campground northwest of Morganton. Top Stories56-year-old Thomasville man killed in crash on Fourth of JulyHigh Point police investigate homicide at fireworks show, officers sayNorth Carolina mother accused of killing two of her adopted children, forcing child to dismember a body, documents sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was trying to pull around a building when the girl walked in front of the truck.The girl died of her injuries at the scene. The pickup driver, a man from West Virginia, was unhurt.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Troopers said alcohol and speed were not factors. Charges will not be filed.For more on this story, visit our news partner, WCNC.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

An 18-month-old girl died Thursday after a pickup truck hit her at a Burke County campground.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it happened just before 11 a.m. at the Steel Creek Park & Family Campground northwest of Morganton.

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The driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was trying to pull around a building when the girl walked in front of the truck.

The girl died of her injuries at the scene. The pickup driver, a man from West Virginia, was unhurt.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

Troopers said alcohol and speed were not factors. Charges will not be filed.

For more on this story, visit our news partner, WCNC.

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