UPDATE: Wilmington Police Department releases names of those killed in deadly crash

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident and have now released the names of those killed.

The head on crash took place just before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday evening near the 6500 block of Market Street.

When WPD arrived, they began assisting the Wilmington Fire Department and Novant Health EMS in providing life-saving measures to the people involved. Unfortunately, Jeanette Yoho, 59, died on the scene.

Two other people were transported to Novant NHRMC where Elisabeth Nance, 22, died from her injuries. A 24-year-old male is in critical condition.

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