WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — More information is coming to light about one of the four people injured in a Winston-Salem coffee truck explosion.
Police say it happened last Wednesday outside the Lawerance Joel Veteran Memorial Coliseum off University Parkway.
Photographer Noah Overby said Charles Myers was one of the victims.
“We lead a small group together. One of the best guys you’ll ever meet. He’ll give you the shirt off his back. He’s there for everybody,” Overby said.
Overby said they lead a small group together at HopeCity church in Winston-Salem, and Myers also works for Given Coffee Co., which is located at the church.
“He’s been heading up the coffee shop here for quite some time. Everybody who comes here knows you’re going to be greeted with warmth and compassion,” Overby said.
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, while Wake Forest University students were checking in on move-in day at the LJVM Coliseum, the Given Coffee Truck exploded.
Officials say four truck employees suffered from burns and were taken to the hospital. Overby said one of the victims was his friend Myers.
“Everybody is recovering. Everybody is doing better, day in and day out. We’re very thankful for that. God is working through that, undeniably. It’s going to be a long road ahead, and they’re going to need that constant support,” Overby said.
To support those who were injured, Overby said he’s hosting family mini photo sessions at HopeCity church on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
It’ll cost $50 per family, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to the families impacted by the truck explosion.
“That’s why I came up with the fundraiser. Initially, it was the best thing I could do to give back to the community, but also gives back to those families who need it the most right now. Everybody has been reaching out from all corners of the community and were very thankful for it,” Overby said.
The Winston-Salem Fire Department said the cause of the explosion was an interior liquid propane gas leak that was unintentionally lit by operating equipment inside the truck.
Justin Lundy
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