Raleigh, NC (May 10, 2026) – Two passengers were killed late on Saturday night following a single-vehicle crash on South New Hope Road in Raleigh, according to police.
Officers responded at approximately 11:02 p.m. on May 9 to the 400 block of South New Hope Road after reports of a serious crash. Investigators said a silver Toyota RAV4 was traveling northbound near Rogers Lane at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, struck a median, and hit a small tree.
Authorities said the SUV then slid sideways into a larger tree, striking it on the roof before overturning and coming to rest in the opposite lanes of S New Hope Road.
Two passengers inside the vehicle died as a result of their injuries. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Jonathan De Loera Olmos, was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Additional details about the victims have not been released. The roadway remained closed Sunday morning while investigators processed the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased.
How DWI-Related High-Speed Crashes Often Turn Fatal
Crashes involving impaired driving and high speeds often lead to severe outcomes due to delayed reaction times and reduced control of the vehicle. When a driver loses control at highway or near-highway speeds, vehicles can easily leave the roadway and strike fixed objects such as trees or medians.
Rollover crashes are especially dangerous because they can cause repeated impacts as the vehicle overturns. Investigators typically examine speed data, roadway evidence, vehicle damage, and toxicology results to determine contributing factors. In fatal cases, additional review focuses on how the vehicle left the roadway and the sequence of impacts that led to the most severe injuries.
