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Queens University Swimmer Keegan McKenney, 22, Dies in Charlotte Crash

Investigators are assessing whether speed or alcohol contributed.

Overview

  • Police say a BMW left the road in Charlotte and struck a tree, killing 22-year-old passenger Keegan McKenney.
  • All other occupants survived and were evaluated at local hospitals, and police said everyone wore seat belts.
  • Detectives are investigating whether speed or impairment played a role but have not announced a cause or any charges.
  • McKenney competed for Queens University of Charlotte after a standout career at Cape Elizabeth High School in Maine with records and a 2022 state title.
  • The Queens swim team posted a public tribute, and university officials said he had graduated less than a day before the crash.