Community members, mayor gather for vigil remembering crash victims in Eden

Community members gathered at Charlie Poole Park for a vigil to remember the victims of Thursday's fatal crash in Eden.Dozens of people attended the gathering to show their support for the families affected by the crash.The mayor of Eden was among those present. He said news of the loss sent shockwaves throughout the city, adding that this is a tragedy the community will never forget."This is a very loving and giving community," said Mayor of Eden Philip Price. "I don't even think we've seen anything anywhere near the care that's going to be shown among all the people here in town."The North Carolina Highway Patrol said four people were killed, three victims were injured, and the driver who hit them was also injured in the crash Thursday afternoon in the area of Church Street in Eden.The driver of the Eden city dump truck was identified by the Highway Patrol as Michael Ray Vernon, 66, of Eden.The victims were identified by the state Highway Patrol as follows:Douglas Garland Sides, of Summerfield, 72Madison Carter, of Sandy Ridge, 32William Evans, of Randleman, 35Matthew Lockwood, of Winston-Salem, 30Subscribe to WXII's YouTube channel hereNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app herePREVIOUS COVERAGE: