22-year-old Charlotte man killed in vehicle crash in Catawba County, troopers say

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Newton, North Carolina
NC Highway 16 at Buffalo Shoals Road
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Incident type
Crash

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

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