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Dominick Hubbard, Known as “KC Duke,” and Ma’Kyla Carson, “Pretty Black,” Killed in Fiery Kansas City Crash
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Dominick Hubbard, known as “KC Duke,” and Ma’Kyla Carson, known as “Pretty Black,” were killed in a fiery crash involving a silver Toyota Camry in Kansas City early Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Police responded to the crash at approximately 1:55 a.m. near 27th Street and Jackson Avenue. Preliminary reports indicate that the vehicle was traveling south on Jackson Avenue at a high rate of speed before leaving the roadway and striking several objects.
Investigators said the silver Toyota Camry was traveling south on Jackson Avenue when witnesses reportedly saw it become airborne near 27th Street.
The vehicle left the roadway, struck a fence and the porch of a home, and then collided with a tree. The impact severely damaged the car, which came to rest in the 2700 block of Jackson Avenue.
The vehicle subsequently caught fire and became engulfed in flames.
Both occupants were reportedly ejected from the Toyota Camry during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims were identified as:
- Dominick Hubbard, known as “KC Duke.”
- Ma’Kyla Carson, known as “Pretty Black.”
Information attributed to first responders indicated that neither occupant was wearing a seat belt.
No further official details about the victims or the circumstances immediately preceding the crash were included in the initial report.
The fatal Kansas City crash remains under investigation. Preliminary information indicates that the Toyota Camry was traveling at a high rate of speed, but the final cause of the collision has not been officially established.
Authorities have not released additional findings regarding the crash or the fire that followed the impact.
The investigation will help determine the circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway and striking a fence, a home’s porch and a tree.
The deaths of Dominick Hubbard and Ma’Kyla Carson have brought heartbreak to their families, friends and loved ones.
As the investigation continues, those mourning the two victims are left to cope with the sudden loss of people whose lives ended in a devastating early-morning crash.
Our sincere condolences go out to both families and everyone affected by this tragedy.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may become available as authorities release verified updates.
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Donald Robert Morris-Jones Charged in Fatal Wake County Cycling Crash That Killed One and Injured Seven; Bond Set at $1 Million
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — A devastating collision involving a group of cyclists in Wake County, North Carolina, left one person dead and seven others injured. A 76-year-old Apex man, identified as Donald Robert Morris-Jones, has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges in connection with the crash.
According to the information provided in court records, Morris-Jones was arrested on November 7, 2026, following an investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Authorities allege that he struck multiple cyclists and failed to remain at the scene after the collision.
The incident has deeply affected the cycling community, with one family mourning the loss of a loved one and seven other victims facing injuries and recovery.
Morris-Jones faces a series of charges across two related cases. The charges listed in the supplied court information include:
- One count of felony death by vehicle.
- Seven counts of felony serious injury by vehicle.
- Eight counts of felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death.
- Driving while impaired.
- Reckless driving with wanton disregard.
- Driving left of center.
The eight hit-and-run counts allege that Morris-Jones failed to stop following the collision, which resulted in one death and injuries to seven other people.
These are allegations contained in the criminal charges. Morris-Jones is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
One charging document alleges that Morris-Jones was driving on State Road 1390 while under the influence of an impairing substance, resulting in serious injuries to another person.
The document describes injuries that reportedly included damage to the person’s leg and ribs, as well as a laceration to the left arm.
A driving-while-impaired record indicates that a blood test was ordered. However, the results had not been released in the information provided, and no conclusion about the test results can be drawn at this stage.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A judicial official set secured bonds totaling $1 million across the two cases.
The bond amounts were listed as:
- $750,000 in one case.
- $250,000 in the related case.
According to the supplied court documents, the judicial official cited the combined offenses and described an “overwhelming danger to society.” The official also noted that Morris-Jones appeared to have no significant criminal history while expressing concern that he had allegedly attempted to flee to avoid prosecution.
The bond decision reflects the court’s assessment at this stage of the proceedings and does not establish guilt.
Morris-Jones is scheduled to appear in Wake County District Court on November 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The hearing is listed for Courtroom 304.
Further proceedings are expected to address the charges as the case moves through the judicial process. Additional information about the crash, the victims, and the investigation may be released as it becomes available.
Beyond the criminal charges and court proceedings, the crash has left families and an entire cycling community facing a painful loss.
One person will not return home, while seven others have reportedly suffered serious injuries. Their loved ones must now navigate the uncertainty, emotional strain, and challenges that follow a sudden and traumatic event.
For the cyclists involved, what began as a morning ride ended in tragedy. Friends, relatives, and fellow riders are left remembering the person who died while hoping for recovery and healing for those who survived.
Our thoughts are with the family of the person who lost their life, the seven injured cyclists, and everyone affected by this devastating collision.
May the person who died be remembered with love and dignity, and may the injured victims find strength and healing in the days ahead.