Family, friends, and members of the Concord community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Jamar Louis Barnett Mishoe, 36, who was killed in a tragic wrong-way crash early Sunday morning in Lincoln County.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on June 21, 2026, at approximately 12:04 a.m. on N.C. 16 near Sifford Road. Investigators said a 2017 Ram pickup truck was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway when it struck a 2021 Mercedes van head-on.
The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire and become fully engulfed in flames. Despite rapid emergency response, both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the driver of the Mercedes van as Jamar Louis Barnett Mishoe of Concord. The driver of the Ram pickup, Alejandro Sierra Gutierrez of Vale, also died in the crash.
Troopers said preliminary findings suggest that impairment may have been a contributing factor in the collision, though the investigation remains ongoing.
News of Mishoe’s sudden and tragic passing has left his family, friends, and loved ones in deep sorrow. Those who knew him are struggling to process the devastating loss of a life taken far too soon. As word of the crash spread, many in the Concord community expressed shock and grief, remembering him with love and sadness.
Loved ones are now holding onto memories of Jamar Mishoe, reflecting on the impact he had on those around him and the moments they shared. His sudden death has created an unimaginable void for his family, who are now faced with both grief and unanswered questions.
As investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, the focus for many remains on honoring his memory and supporting those who are mourning his loss.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced as the family asks for privacy during this difficult time.
