Keegan McKenney, Queens swimmer, killed in Charlotte crash – NBC Boston

A 22-year-old from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, was killed Sunday in a crash in Charlotte, North Carolina, the place he was attending school.

Keegan McKenney, a senior member of the swim team at Queens University of Charlotte, was a passenger in a BMW M3 that went off the highway round 2:15 a.m. and struck a tree within the 1400 block of Queens Road West in Charlotte, in line with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. All occupants, who had been carrying seatbelts on the time of the crash, needed to be faraway from the automobile by Charlotte Fire Department crews. They had been then taken to native hospitals, the place McKenney was pronounced useless.

McKenney, a graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School, is being remembered by his collegiate swimming program as “a cherished teammate and friend,” in addition to a member of the Queens household whose impression won’t ever be forgotten.

“Forever a Royal,” the college wrote on Facebook. “Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved him during this incredibly difficult time.”

It’s unclear what brought about the lethal crash. Police mentioned additional investigation might be wanted to find out if impairment, or velocity, was an element on this incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has info that might assist detectives is requested to contact police at 704-432-2169, extension 4.