Julie A. Holderness, 72, killed and several injured when struck by vehicle during foot race at U.S. 221 and N.C. Hwy. 105 in Linville, North Carolina
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Sat, 07/09/2022 - 8:33amAccident Date:
Thursday, July 7, 2022Multiple pedestrians struck by vehicle at North Carolina footrace, event officials say
It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, when a footrace known as “The Bear” was about to begin as part of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, according to event officials.
Woman killed after van hits runners at Grandfather Mountain
The patrol says 80-year-old James Russell Deni of Boone was trying to leave the parking lot when the van accelerated into a group of people, killing 72-year-old Julie A. Holderness of Greensboro.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Julie A. Holderness
James Russell Deni
Roadway:
U.S. 221 and N.C. Hwy. 105City:
Linville, NCCounty:
Avery County, NCArea:
Charlotte, NC