Emma Laws Obituary, Death – The Durham Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning at the intersection of Guess Road and Horton Road. The incident involved two vehicles. According to police, a Cadillac SUV travelling southbound on Guess Road collided with a Toyota Camry’s right/passenger side. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after 11 a.m. to find the passenger of the Camry, 84-year-old Emma Laws, who was taken to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators have ruled out speed and impairment as factors in the crash. The investigation is still ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Colquitt at (919) 560-4935 ext. 29450, or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or online. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to arrests in felony cases, and callers can remain anonymous.