2 sons of drag racer’s Doug Herbert killed

Two sons of drag racer Doug Herbert died Saturday in a head-on collision with another vehicle near their Lake Norman home, according to Doug Herbert Racing.

Jon Herbert, 17, and James Herbert, 12, died instantly, the racing team said.

The wreck occurred around 10:10 a.m. on four-lane Jetton Road, on a lake peninsula.

Police said Jon Herbert, traveling east, tried to use a westbound lane to pass another vehicle. He lost control of his Mazda, police said, which was struck by a Hummer traveling west.

An intact engine lay in the road after the wreck. The Hummer's front end was crushed.

Cornelius police said the Hummer's driver was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center and his young female passenger was taken by ambulance. Police did not release their names, but said they lived in the area. Their condition was not available Saturday. More at Charlotte Observer (including photos)