Davidson To Tackle Trauma Of Pedestrian Death At Event Thursday

DAVIDSON, NC — In the wake of a pedestrian death on Main Street last week, the Town of Davidson is hosting a community mental health event Thursday night focused on trauma.

"A small town like Davidson experiences loss and grief in an impactful way— together as a community. So, we find ourselves today mourning the death of one of our community members during a tragic accident downtown," the town said Monday.

On June 17, Davidson resident Suzanne Younts, 64, was killed on Main Street near CVS drugstore around 1 p.m. on Main Street near the intersections of Chairman Blake Lane and South Street. Younts died on the scene from her injuries, according to authorities.

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A "Community Conversation" sponsored by the town and Davidson LifeLine is set for Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall for anyone affected by the incident.

Says the town about the event:

"Psychiatrist Kevin Marra, M.D., Davidson resident and Director of Medical Services at HopeWay, and Tom Gettelman, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Admissions at HopeWay will offer a short presentation about trauma, a risk factor for mental health issues and substance use disorders. Trauma can bring difficult emotions and one doesn’t have to have personal contact with a victim or situation to struggle through the aftermath. Please join us for this opportunity to hear this presentation and participate in small group conversations, supported by mental health providers and peer support volunteers."

Davidson Police Department has made an appeal for witnesses of the accident to call the department. DPD said anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective Phil Geiger at pgeiger@townofdavidson.org or 704-940-9617.