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Friday, December 20, 2013A skateboarder was hurt in a crash with a sport utility vehicle Saturday.
Authorities with the Burlington Police Department said the crash happened just before 6 p.m. on Maple and Quintas avenues.
Investigators said Christopher McKean, 23, of Burlington, was riding a skateboard on Maple Avenue when the SUV being driven by Bobby Westbrook, 68, of Burlington, attempted to turn right onto Maple Avenue and struck the victim.
McKean was taken to University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for treatment. He was listed in stable condition.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013A Burlington woman was charged Thursday on traffic violations in connection with a fatal car wreck in Elon. Law enforcement said additional charges are pending.
Jeanette Lynn Miles, 40, of 9 Styles Thompson Dr. in Burlington was charged with reckless driving, stop light violation and seat belt violation for a Nov. 15 wreck at the intersection of University Drive and Shallowford Church Road in Elon, said a spokesperson with the Highway Patrol.