Natasha Laguerre and Dolan Reynolds
32 minutes ago
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Law enforcement officials across the Triad are concerned about the high number of deaths from recent car crashes.
In Guilford County alone, there have been four fatal police crashes this year, compared to 10 all last year.
Courtney Wilmoth lost her fiance Josh Ford in a car accident last week. She was scheduled to marry him this month.
She wants people to know that no matter where they're driving, it's important to drive safely and pay attention to the road.
“It wasn't fair…He just did what he had to do,” she said.
Wilmoth has a framed photo of her and Ford hugging each other. It's a photo she holds dear to her heart.
“He's a great father…It's sad that they won't be able to grow up with him anymore.”
A Ford was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 109 in Davidson County last week.
“I get really nervous getting in the car,” she said.
Now, Wilmoth must raise her children on her own.
“There's nothing I can do to improve the situation.”
This isn't just a Davidson County problem.
Master Trooper Brian Martin of the North Carolina Highway Patrol said troopers have responded to four fatal crashes since January. Three of the cases were due to distracted driving.
Concerns have also spread to Triad cities.
Five fatal crashes have already been reported in Greensboro, one in High Point and two in Winston-Salem.
The message is simple. “Please be careful on the road.”
“In the end, it's not worth it.”
To help motorists feel safer on the road, police are asking people to call *47 if they see someone driving recklessly.
