2 killed in wrong-way crash in Lincoln County, troopers say

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
North Carolina
N.C. 16 Highway near Sifford Road
Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash North Carolina Today in North Carolina: Two people were killed in a wrong-way head-on crash early Sunday, June 21, on N.C. 16 Highway near Sifford Road in Lincoln County, North Carolina. A pickup truck traveling the wrong way in the southbound lane collided head-on with another vehicle, and both vehicles caught fire and were engulfed in flames. The pickup truck driver, 33-year-old Alejandro Gutierrez of Vale, North Carolina, and the other driver, 36-year-old Jamar Mishoe of Concord, North Carolina, both died at the scene. State troopers investigated the scene for more than three hours and said impairment may have contributed to the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Alejandro Gutierrez Unknown Fatal
Jamar Mishoe Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

2 killed in wrong-way crash in Lincoln County, troopers say

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