GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Troopers in Gaston County said neither a mother nor her 10-year-old daughter was wearing seatbelts when another driver crashed into their vehicle Saturday night, killing them.
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The wreck happened along South Battleground Avenue and Bethlehem Road.
Troopers said Makala Martin and her mother, Brandy Helms died when a car ran a stop sign and hit them.
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Several others were hurt in the crash, but no other details have been released.
Troopers have not said if the other driver has been charged.
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