A promising young basketball star, Jamael Carter, Jr., fresh out of Averett University in Danville, Virgnia, tragically lost his life this morning in a jaw-dropping car crash in the Linden area of Cumberland County, North Carolina, a day after celebrating his 23rd birthday. The vehicle was completely demolished, ejecting him out of the car.
At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, Cumberland County first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Johnson Farm Road and Elliot Farm Road following reports of a vehicular collision.
Jamael Carter, Jr ejected and killed
Upon arrival at the scene, responders encountered a severely damaged vehicle, from which the driver, Carter Jr., had been ejected and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Speed was a contributing factor
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s initial findings, the incident involved a 1998 Honda Accord driven by Carter Jr. traveling in a southerly direction on Elliot Farm Road. The vehicle veered off the road to the right, colliding with a tree and initiating a spinning motion. Subsequently, the Honda Accord made contact with several trees and a brick column marking a driveway.
Carter Jr. was ejected during the course of the vehicle’s spin, with authorities attributing speed as a contributing factor to the tragic outcome.
Those who knew Carter Jr. and went to school with him say he was a leader on and off the basketball court.
11 thoughts on “Former Averett University Basketball player killed in Cumberland County car crash that left the vehicle shredded to pieces”
Sending prayers for the family and friends! May god surround you with his love during this difficult time.
Lovely young man ,Bright future condolences to his family , so sad , youth like him are a blessing to family and community . Sorry for your loss .
So Sorry this happened to you young man. Praying for his family’s strength through this difficult time. 🙏🏾🪽
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So sorry for your loss sending my condolences prayers for his Family 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest condolences this just breaks my heart I’m praying for his family
My condolences 💐 to the families involved my heart breaks for the parents of this young man may god bless, comfort you all❤️
I’m so sorry for ur loss I can’t imagine praying for your family and prayers and this time amen!
My Deepest Condolences & Prayers For The Family
My heart go out to the Mom and family I’m at a lost for words
Sending the family my sincere prayers and condolences 🙏🏽