Raleigh Police are confirming that two people were killed in a two-car accident Sunday afternoon near the corner of Wade Avenue and Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.
One other person was injured in the wreck, which happened shortly after 1 p.m. He was being treated at WakeMed.
One car, driven by Ray Norman Rouse IV of Raleigh, was going the wrong way on Wade Avenue and struck a car driven by Ormond Jackson Bailey of Raleigh. Rouse struck Bailey head-on. Rouse was estimated to be driving 40 miles per hour.
Bailey 83, was killed. Gaynell Batton Bailey, 79, who was riding with Ormond Jackson Bailey, also died as a result of the accident.
Police said Rouse, 34, will be charged with driving while intoxicated and driving the wrong way.
Both cars are totaled.
Neighbors told WNCN there are often accidents in that stretch, especially when it rains and roads are slick.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:32:00 GMT
James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named the new superintendent of North Carolina's largest school system Tuesday night.
James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named the new superintendent of North Carolina's largest school system Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:53:10 GMT
The Internet and television are used to make art. An artist from Chicago, Jason Salavon, designed the installation for one of the Taubman Museum of Art's latest exhibits. Projections of social media,
The Internet and television are used to make art.
An artist from Chicago, Jason Salavon, designed the installation for one of the Taubman Museum of Art's latest exhibits.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:44:04 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department has released a new video aimed at teaching local kids about calling 911. Dispatcher Beverly Orange took a big part in making the video a reality, and says it's something
The Roanoke County Police Department has released a new video aimed at teaching local kids about calling 911. Dispatcher Beverly Orange took a big part in making the video a reality, and says it's something
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:54:41 GMT
An old school in our area is getting a bit of a makeover and it's all thanks to a local group of volunteers in Buena Vista who decided to step up to the plate. Reverend Bryon LePere came up with the idea
An old school in our area is getting a bit of a makeover and it's all thanks to a local group of volunteers in Buena Vista who decided to step up to the plate.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:31:33 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:29:18 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:53:24 GMT
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for areas along and north of Highway 460 as well as Franklin and Campbell Counties. Heavy rain fell, up to two inches, across these areas this morning
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Additional heavy rain of one to two inches is possible which could lead to high water problems.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:15:21 GMT
Hundreds of protesters poured into the area around the North Carolina General Assembly on Monday as the Moral Monday protests continued. At this one, Congressman G.K. Butterfield showed up to support the
The Moral Monday protests continued on a rainy day in Raleigh.
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Photo by Keith Freeman
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