mronnie,ncnative&mr.gupton:I agree, what possible difference does it make what they were driving, I know exactly where these people lived, the bad thing is, the whole thing effects families that lived in Franklin County and for the most part when something like this happens, the community pulls together, so this person that makes such statements obviously knows not what he/she is talking about, I am sure this wonderful couple was probably just out maybe for a little ride, and I doubt this young man really intended to cross the center line, he will live with this for a very long time. So people please don't be so quick to judge.

My sympathy goes out to the Holmes family and my sincere prayers go out to the Joyner family as I know them well, and I am sure they are struggling at this time.

I didn't know the victims but I knew one of there grandchildren. It is amazing how rumors start, and little do some people know they hurt...along with the sadness of them losing their lives, they were only 1/2 mile from home......

As a 63 YO with a 62 YO wife, WE enjoy riding in our 'Vette convertible. It is a "reward" for many years of work and saving....we often drive to Goodberry's for ice cream.

This accident was tragic for ALL the families. The Vette is NOT as safe as my Explorer or my Hummer. Depending on the speed of BOTH vehicles, the outcome could have been the same if the couple were driving a Toyota Yaris or a Mini-Cooper. The Chevy Colorado is NOT the Full-Size pick-up. It is the Mid-Size.

The FORCE or Potential Kinetic Energy increases based on the SQUARE of the velocity. If you hit a wall driving 55 MPH, you have a certain amount of Impact Force. If you increase your speed by 10 MPH to 65, there is 40% MORE IMPACT force...if you increase the speed to 75 MPH, the IMPACT Force is increased by 86%. At 78 MPH, the IMPACT Force is DOUBLE that of 55 MPH.

The old adage, "SPEED kills is correct". Wonder how fast BOTH vehicles were traveling.

Sympathy to all involved.

There is alot of misinformation about this accident. It is tragic for both families involved and our community at large is feeling the impact. WRAL needs to check their facts before making statements on the air. THERE WAS NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS INDICATED (*reported by Troopers on the scene). Not only are we all sorrowed and praying for both families, but rumers are hurtful to all concerned and show a lack of respect for everyone involved. While our hearts are heavy with the loss of such fine people and hurting for a good young man involved, with faith and compassion for each other we will continue on. Perhaps the best that can be learned by this is for us all to have patience, wear seatbelts and remember noone is promised tomorrow. Tell those who are important to you that you love them TODAY!!!!