Former Queens University of Charlotte Swimmer Keegan McKenney Dies in Crash at Age 22

A automotive crash in Myers Park in Charlotte took the lifetime of lately graduated swimmer Keegan McKenney on Sunday; he was solely 22 years outdated.

According to a report from local news outlet WSOC-TV, the accident was reported round 2:15 am on Sunday. Upon arrival on the scene, they discovered a BMW had gone off the highway and struck a tree.

The report said that everybody within the automotive was taken to native hospitals in McKenney early Sunday morning. They added that everybody within the automobile was carrying seatbelts on the time of the crash, and officers with the CMPD are nonetheless figuring out if impairment or dashing performed an element within the deadly crash.

According to the Charlotte Observer, there was additionally a 22-year-old lady and one other man within the automobile

The Queens University Charlotte staff posted a tribute to McKenney on social media, calling him a “cherished teammate”.

Forever a Royal. 💙

We honor the lifetime of Keegan McKenney — a cherished teammate, buddy, and member of the Queens household whose influence won’t ever be forgotten.

Our ideas are with all who knew and cherished him throughout this extremely troublesome time.

McKenney lately wrapped up his collegiate profession on the ASUN Championships in February, serving to lead the staff to a share of the 2026 ASUN Men’s staff title and to a 2nd consecutive ASUN males’s staff championship.

At these championships, McKenney certified for finals in all three of his occasions, highlighted by a Fifth-place end within the 200 butterfly.

His membership staff, Bluefish Swim Club in Maine, additionally posted a tribute to McKenney, sharing their ideas together with his his household and associates after the tragic loss.

Our hearts are damaged listening to concerning the tragic lack of former CMA swimmer Keegan. 💔

Keegan was a part of the swim neighborhood and will probably be remembered by teammates, coaches, and everybody whose lives he touched. Sending love, prayers, and deepest condolences to his household and associates throughout this unimaginable time. 🕊️