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Tragic News for the Motorsports world: The two young sons of Top Fuel racer Doug Herbert were killed in an automobile accident Saturday morning in Lake Norman (Cornelius), NC. Jon, 17, and James, 12, died instantly when their Mazda3 collided with a second vehicle [2004 Hummer]. Herbert, who was in Phoenix for preseason testing, is heading home to be with his family. Condolences can be sent to Raymer Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, N.C. 28078. In lieu of flowers, Herbert asks that people make a donation to the Speedway Children's Charities in Jon and James Herbert's name.(NHRA.com/ Charlotte.com), thoughts and prayers are with the Herbert family. Guest Book: Post thoughts, condolences.(1-26-2008)
Services: The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at SouthLake Christian Academy at 13901 Hager's Ferry Road in Huntersville, N.C. The family visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Raymer Funeral Home at 16901 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.(1-27-2008)

[RJ749]

Can't imagine loosing a child to a tragedy.

[porthole]

So sad.
Every time I read one of these stories (8 kids last year in my area alone) I wish that the minimum drivers age would be raised.

Kids think they are invincible, every one of the fatals near me have involved 16-17 year old drivers and several kids in the vehicle. And each time the driver was on a "provisional" license, which was designed to minimize the multiple injuries to youngsters.
It hasn't worked yet.

[nidan]

It's tragic to lose loved ones,  but to lose a child is the most tragic.
My prayers go out to all who loved them.

[sadunbar]

So sad.
Every time I read one of these stories (8 kids last year in my area alone) I wish that the minimum drivers age would be raised.

Kids think they are invincible, every one of the fatals near me have involved 16-17 year old drivers and several kids in the vehicle. And each time the driver was on a "provisional" license, which was designed to minimize the multiple injuries to youngsters.
It hasn't worked yet.

I live within 5 miles of three large high schools - two of them over 2500 kids each.  My most terrifying driving (and riding) experiences involve kids going to and coming from one of these schools.  This is going to make me sound ancient, but when I was in high school, almost no one drove their own car to school.  They either walked or took a school bus.  Today, there are probably over 1000 cars coming and going to each of these schools, twice a day, with 16, 17 or 18 year old drivers.  Many are frequently on their cell phones or text messaging or have an Ipod stuck in their ear.  It is scary to watch and even scarier when amongst them on the bike.  They have no concept of how dangerous their actions are - they seem both fearless and oblivious.  Occasionally, when one or some of them are killed in a car accident, they put the obligatory cross at the side of the road with balloons and stuffed animals and a poster they all sign - and then continue the insanity.  I cannot imagine being a parent of one of these kids....  Very sad indeed... 

Scott

[mr_magoo]

That is sad we should never have to bury our childern.

[amigo Jorge]

This is very sad  ........I know how it is.....I had that experience almost 4 years ago and I still am in pain every second of my life