Dad shoots, kills Dept. of Corrections truck driver who fatally struck son, police say

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192. I just looked up "Dink Ashley Rd near Timberlake NC" on google maps.

I haven't read a report that says exactly where the accident occurred. This is definitely rural. Bicyclists and walkers get hit by cars on these rural roads in Piedmont NC. The roads often don't have shoulders. There are usually trees very close to the roads. It was likely dark and shadowy. It may not have been the driver's fault, and without knowing more, I can't fault the father for running out of gas and having to walk his family home before dawn. It's a tragedy. It happens a fair amount around here, usually to bicyclists.

The part I can't agree with is shooting the man who stopped and tried to help. Even if the driver was at fault, that's what law enforcement is for.

And I don't understand leaving the body of his child behind, stealing the truck, and driving home. But people do strange things when they're traumatized.

We'll probably learn more. He's been arrested.

https://people.com/father-accused-killing-driver-allegedly-struck-killed-son-7644118