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NBA Star LaMelo Ball Walks Away Unharmed from Charlotte Car Crash

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a collision in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday but escaped without injuries. Dashcam video captured the accident, which sent the other driver to the hospital with minor injuries.

NBA point guard LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets walked away without harm after being involved in a vehicle collision in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday, according to news reports from multiple outlets.

The basketball star appeared to be in good condition as he stepped out of the driver’s seat of his customized 2022 Hummer following the crash.

Television station WSOC-TV secured dashcam video that captured the collision as it happened.

According to the footage, Ball was driving westbound on Trade Street when he tried to make an unprotected left turn onto Tryon Street, which is a one-way road. At the same time, a Kia sedan was heading eastbound on Trade Street. Ball’s Hummer tried to dodge the oncoming sedan but couldn’t avoid contact, striking the Kia’s front passenger side.

Emergency responders transported the Kia’s driver to a local medical facility with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Tow trucks removed both damaged vehicles from the crash site.

This season, Ball has seen his playing time reduced to career-low levels, currently posting averages of 19.3 points per game along with 7.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

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