On the morning of Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Graham, North Carolina, tragic events unfolded as Emma Leigh Rowland, a 20-year-old teacher’s assistant at Eastlawn Elementary School, became involved in a fatal car accident.
The incident occurred on Lindley Mill Road while Emma was driving her 2004 Toyota Corolla in the northbound direction.
It was at this point that a 2021 Ford F-550 truck, driven by 35-year-old Alex Michael Millager of Siler City, collided with her vehicle, resulting in the unfortunate outcome as reported by local media.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Millager failed to adhere to a stop sign on Moores Chapel Cemetery Road, leading to a collision with Rowland’s vehicle.
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Despite the immediate response of first responders, Rowland was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Remarkably, Millager emerged from the collision unharmed, with the patrol affirming that neither speed nor impairment played a role in the incident.
The Alamance County District Attorney’s Office is set to confer with investigators to assess the crash, and potential charges against Millager are pending.
In the aftermath, Lindley Mill Road at Moores Chapel Cemetery Road was closed for approximately three hours to facilitate the investigation and was subsequently reopened by the highway patrol.
The Alamance-Burlington School System released a statement extending their condolences for the loss of Rowland, a cherished teacher’s assistant at Eastlawn Elementary School.
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The news of her passing has deeply affected the community, eliciting shock and disbelief. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones during this challenging time.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of one of our valued Instructional Assistants from Eastlawn Elementary School due to a tragic car accident today.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Emma Rowland during this incredibly difficult time. Ms. Rowland played a vital role in our school community, working with our kindergarten and second-grade students.
To support our school community in coping with this profound loss and navigating the grieving process, counselors have been present at the school today and will continue to be available tomorrow. If your student wishes to speak with a counselor, please inform them that support is readily accessible.
Described by her principal as a team player with a consistently positive and student-centered approach, Ms. Rowland, a graduate of Alamance Burlington Early College High School, joined ABSS in April 2021. Her dedication and impact on our school will be deeply missed.
