North Carolina

Donald Burnette, Darius LaShawn Sweezy Killed in Accident at Moores Chapel Rd in Charlotte, NC

Published on: August 5, 2021

Date of Accident
August 4, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Donald Burnette, Darius LaShawn Sweezy
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC, USA

What Happened

State Police have identified the two drivers killed in a collision on Moores Chapel Rd in Charlotte, NC on August 4th, 2021. They say it happened around 1:10 p.m. A Mack dump truck operated by 66-year-old Donald Burnette was headed north on Moores Chapel when it veered from the road for unknown reasons. Investigators believe the truck overcorrected and crossed a center line, beginning to slide sideways. A southbound Kenilworh mack truck operated by 26-year-old Darius LaShawn Sweezy attempted to veer away from the other truck but was unable to avoid the impending collision. The trucks collided and Burnette was ejected from his truck as the Kenilworth truck continued down an embankment and caught fire. Both drivers died at the scene.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck
Road/Highway
Moores Chapel Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck veered from the road, overcorrected, crossed a center line and collided with another dump truck

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