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Police identify 21-year-old killed when tree fell on car

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A freak accident killed a 21-year-old man in Gates County when severe weather caused part of a tree to fall onto his car while he was driving down the road.

The man has been identified as Anthony Demetrice Walker, Jr. from Gates County.

This happened just after 7 p.m.Tuesday on Middle Swamp Road about a mile off Route 158.

Deputies say the victim was the only person in the car.

Right now, NewsChannel 3 is working on getting more information and we'll bring it to you as we get it.