22-year-old Charlotte man killed in vehicle crash in Catawba County, troopers say
Summary
Car Crash Newton North Carolina in Newton, North Carolina: A 22-year-old man from Charlotte, Sheck Kamara, was killed when his Hyundai Tucson collided with a Ford Explorer in Newton, North Carolina. The crash occurred at the intersection of NC Highway 16 and Buffalo Shoals Road on Thursday, June 18, 2026, around 11:30 a.m., after Kamara ran a red light. The passengers in both vehicles sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sheck Kamara | Driver | Fatal |
| Elijah Taylor | Passenger | Injured |
| Noah Hocking | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
22-year-old Charlotte man killed in vehicle crash in Catawba County, troopers say