Sisters die in single-car crash in Vance County
A pair of sisters, residents of Henderson, died in a single-car crash in Vance County on Wednesday night.
Posted — UpdatedAccording to the State Highway Patrol, the passenger was 19-year-old Jaiah Kearney and the driver was her sister, 17-year-old Zikera Kearney.
The aunt of the two victims said the family is privately dealing with this loss and aren’t ready to speak publicly yet.
Henderson Collegiate Charter School alerted its alumni community that Jaiah, a 2021 graduate, and her sister, Zikera, who is a junior, were in a tragic car accident and died.
The school said in a Facebook post, “We are devastated by this heartbreaking news. Our hearts and prayers are with their family, as well as with our students, families, staff, and entire community.
Vance County Public Schools is providing additional grief counselors to support the community through this tragedy.
Troopers said Zikera was traveling east on Business 158 near Ruin Creek Road, went left of center and overcorrected. The car went off the road, hit two trees and landed on its side.
Officials tell us speed was a factor. At this time it’s not clear yet if alcohol or drugs were also to blame.
The aunt said the family will be having a memorial to honor the sisters at some point.
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