A terrible accident caused by an impaired driver has resulted in the death of Elizabeth Edwards and serious injuries to Justin Avery.

The accident happened on NC Highway 55 near Bridgeton, North Carolina at around noon on Thursday.  Apparently, a man driving a 2003 Ford Explorer hit Mr. Avery and Ms. Edwards while they were riding on a moped.  The driver of the Explorer was determined to intoxicated and he has been charged with a DWI.

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This is a very tragic accident.  In light of the circumstances, we would not be surprised to see the charges against the driver escalated to include a felony death by motor vehicle charge.  It is certainly very troubling that the driver was on the road at noon already intoxicated.