James H. âPeteâ Burkett and his wife, Shirley, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle, J.J. Behr Jr. of Springfield and the 12-year-old passenger in his Chevrolet Cavalier were both transported to hospitals in critical condition, Hampshire County Sheriffâs deputies said.
Behr, 20, on Tuesday lay in a bed at Winchester Medical Center with multiple injuries. His mother, Jes Mendez Behr, reported that he is breathing on his own, but has a long road to recovery.
âWhen he is ready to move around he will be in a wheelchair for a while,â she said.