Elderly Sisters Killed On Way To Mail Christmas Packages

Associated Press
Published: December 19, 2007
Updated: December 19, 2007

NEW HOPE, Ala. (AP) - Two elderly sisters died this morning when
their car was hit by a dump truck in New Hope as they drove to the
post office to mail Christmas packages.

Coroner Bob Berryhill identified the victims as 68-year-old
Billie C. Lemley and 76-year-old Robbie J. Beavis, both of Champ
Drive in New Hope.

The Huntsville Times reported on its Web site today that the two
were killed instantly when their car was hit by a dump truck.

The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of
U.S. 431 where Race Track Drive crosses and becomes Maple Road.

A spokesman at the New Hope Funeral Home said the accident
happened just about a quarter mile from the sisters' home. They
were on their way to the post office to mail Christmas packages and
cards.