Roxboro, N.C. — A 25-year-old Durham woman was killed Monday night when a car struck her from behind on U.S. Highway 158 outside of Roxboro.

The driver, 18-year-old David Winstead, initially left the scene, but returned later with relatives, according to the state Highway Patrol.

Charges against him are pending.

Troopers said Winstead hit Eva Maria Cook while she and her sister were trying to push their broken-down car out of the road around 10:20 p.m.

Cook's sister was not hurt.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My sister was killed in a hit and run accident, don't let them let that guy off easy. The person who killed my sister was only given a speeding ticket and 100 hours of community service. If he finishes that the charge of "death by motor vehicle" will be dismissed.

Mt son was killed by a hit and run driver on Aug. 26, 2011. His killer has never been caught. I am glad this family knows who did this to their child. My family will never have that satisfaction. People run when they have something to hide. An innocent person would stop to help the victim and call the rescue squad. A guilty person don't give a darn, they run and someone dies. To me when someone runs the charge should be murder instead of hit and run.

I think if you hit and run, the pentalty should be greater, much greater

"Where does it say he wasn't allowed to drive? If he was convicted in 2008 for DWI, he most likely has his license back."

Uh, in the article. Specifically, where it states "Corey Champion, 28, of Raleigh, was arrested June 4 on charges of felony hit-and-run, misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and driving with license revoked."

aknowlton1499, did you even read the piece? It clearly states he was charged with driving with a REVOKED drivers license.

I am sure the reason he original ran is because he was drunk as a skunk and probably aware of the consequences if caught that night. He gave himself time for all the alcohol and only God knows what else was in his system at that time.

IMHO, his prior records SHOULD be used in deciding his fate which SHOULD include many years in prison.

Bob3425 .......hit and run with injuries is a felony and the article states he was charged with that.

However, the death is a misdemeanor by statute unless they could prove drunk driving or more. That is the part that you wish you could change to something stronger.

"I beg to differ. This man already has a record of DWI and reckless driving. He knew he was not allowed to drive, so at some point he had to weigh the pros and cons of getting behind the wheel again."

Where does it say he wasn't allowed to drive? If he was convicted in 2008 for DWI, he most likely has his license back.

Allow the law to do its job.

Think what they need to do, it make hit and run a Felony by itself. Accident happen but when you run there is more to the story.

Hey if Larry Womble can get away with it, everyone else should be able to as well. What's good for one is good for all...right Larry? Sorry for this mother's loss. Our judicial system is a joke.

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