Cassandra Gilbert, 16, and Madison Gilbert, 12, killed in collision on NC 18 in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Thu, 05/09/2019 - 6:08am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Teen driver, sister killed in head-on crash while passing school bus in Wilkes County, troopers say

Troopers said the teen tried to pass the bus in a passing zone, but before she could complete the pass approaching a curve in the road, the Ford collided head-on with a 2003 GMC pickup truck.

‘God needed them more than me:’ Wilkes County mother grieves loss of two daughters killed in crash

Since the tragic accident, the Gilbert family has been surrounded by love. They thank the community for the outpouring of support and financial help.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Cassandra Gilbert
Madison Gilbert
Roadway: 
NC 18

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