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Community stunned after deaths of 27-year-old Salisbury brothers in Charlotte car crash

Community stunned after deaths of 27-year-old Salisbury brothers in Charlotte car crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A fatal auto crash that occurred on Sunday early morning in Charlotte took the lives of a few people today, including twin, 27-yr-aged brothers from Salisbury. As word unfold this 7 days that James and John Woodson were killed, it has introduced shock and unhappiness to group.

“John and James had been two of the most proficient and variety young guys that I guess I have ever fulfilled,” mentioned Cam Corridor of the Meroney Theatre in Salisbury. “They would do anything in the planet for you and we were being thrilled to have them with us for as many shows as they participated in.”

Their lives played out on the stage. James and John Woodson were being actors, singers, dancers, and skaters, and they have been in several performs done in Salisbury at The Norvell and Meroney Theaters.

The twins carried out in Grease, Chicago, Dreamgirls, A Coloration Purple, Leap of Faith, and several a lot more displays.

“They ended up the most proficient little ones. Which is the saddest detail about the entire thing…how substantially expertise they had. Singers, dancers, actors. They began out as young ones displays with us,” explained previous Piedmont Players Director Reid Leonard. “One of the things about an accident like this is how shocking it is and everybody is surprised in the entire region, but, how do you deal with all the things? All the men and women who have memories…they’re all calling, Fb is loaded with with things, pics from the reveals, and it just the relatives, what do you do with the funeral household.”

They were killed in crash that took place early Sunday morning on I-485 northbound around College City Blvd., according to the Highway Patrol. Troopers say the motor vehicle in which the twins had been driving was strike by a Chevrolet Suburban that was going the improper way. Richard Brent Dunn, 33, was billed with driving although impaired. A passenger in Dunn’s auto was also killed.

All those who understood James and John most effective simply cannot think they are gone.

“They’re likely to be missed terribly, or they are presently. It is the saddest point which is transpired in a pretty lengthy time…it’s heartbreaking,” Hall additional.

Friends say for anybody who wishes to aid with funeral fees, Piedmont Players will accept donations on the web page, www.piedmontplayers.com

All funds will be applied to help address the expense of funeral bills. Any remaining income will be donated to a undertaking arts non-profit of the family’s preference.

A candlelight vigil is planned for Saturday night time in the parking great deal of North Rowan Superior Faculty in Spencer. The celebration will get started at 7:00 p.m. Attendees are asked to dress in white shirts and carry white candles to mild.