Winchester Police Needing the Public’s Help

Winchester police is asking for the public’s help as they probe for answers and a cause in a horrific New Year’s Eve car crash.
Investigators are hoping someone saw or heard something the afternoon of Dec. 31 at the stop light on Dinah Shore Boulevard at Highway 41 when a 2008 Kia optima driven by 83-year-old Mary Parks ran into a minivan, killing 7-year-old twins and seriously injuring their parents.
Up to this point, all authorities know is Parks told first responders the car ran away with her accelerating to 90 miles per hour.
Initial reports indicate Parks didn’t attempt to brake, making federal investigators believe the car malfunctioned.
Winchester police are waiting on findings from the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency.
Drivers in the area at the time of the crash are asked to call Officer Kelly Gass at 931-967-3840.
Parks died days after the accident, so police don’t have a lot to go on.
A memorial is set for John and James Hill March 19 at their school, Deerfield Elementary.