There were three other children with Locklear. None of them were hurt.
The children were walking to a friend's house along WiregrassRoad in Lumberton when the accident occurred about 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sgt. Randy Hammond of the North Carolina Highway Patrol says they havelittle information about the car or driver. The only evidence, he says, issmall pieces of the vehicle.
Authorities say they do believe there were two vehicles involved, abrown sedan and a van, both traveling in the same direction. The car, theysay, attempted the pass the van and struck Locklear, knocking him intoa ditch on the other side of the road.
The community is offering a reward. Anyone with information aboutthe car, the van or either driver should call the state HighwayPatrol at 1-800-334-7411.
Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
