2 Killed While Watching Georgia Drag Race

WAYNESBORO, Georgia- Authorities say two people were killed when a car careened out of control during a drag race on an east Georgia road.

Burke County Deputy Coroner Susan Salemi tells The Augusta Chronicle  that the two people were watching a drag race on Seven Oaks Road when a car lost control and struck them.

Authorities identified the spectators as 27-year-old KevinJohnson of Sardis; and 15-year-old Keshon Burdette of Waynesboro.

Georgia State Patrol officials say a Waynesboro man was taken to Medical College of Georgia Hospital. State Patrol officials say he was driving a Chevrolet Nova, which authorities say struck Johnson and Burdette.

Authorities were searching for a second driver they believe was involved.