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Jon and James Herbert Obituary

Two sons of Top Fuel drag racer Doug Herbert were killed today in an automobile wreck in Cornelius.
Jon Herbert , 17, and James Herbert, 12, died when their Mazda3 collided with another vehicle, according to a statement from Doug Herbert Racing. Witnesses said the second vehicle was a Hummer and that the two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
Cornelius Police have not confirmed the identities of anyone involved in the wreck or released a narrative of what happened.
The wreck occurred on Jetton Road at Meta Road, near the county’s Jetton Park. The family’s home is also on Jetton Road, which was closed for about two hours while police investigated.
Doug Herbert was in Phoenix for preseason testing when the wreck happened around 10 a.m., the statement said. He was headed 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, Doug Herbert asks that people make a donation to the Speedway Children’s Charities in Jon and James Herbert’s name. Bruce Henderson and David Poole contributed.
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Published by Charlotte Observer from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5, 2008.

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