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Drivers Charged in Drag Racing Incident

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ROCKY MOUNT — One of the drivers involved in thisweekend's deadly drag-race in Nash County may now face charges. BenjaminBacon could be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and onecount of prearranged racing.

Two people were killed and six injured Friday night when one of twocars involved in the illegal race ran off the road, crashing into a groupof on-lookers and three parked cars.

Authorities say Bacon was behind the wheel of the out-of-control car.Two people remain in critical condition.

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