Two Teens Killed on Highway 62, Crash Shakes Alamance County

Two 16 year old local residents were killed in an early morning single vehicle crash on Highway 62 near Friendship Patterson Mill Road on November 27, according to a report from WXII updated on November 28. Naraya Benjamin of Greensboro and Briahna Victoria McCain of Liberty died when a Dodge Ram driven by a 17 year old left the roadway, struck a pole shed and overturned. The driver and additional occupants, ages 15 to 18, were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

Troopers at the scene identified speed and suspected impairment as contributing factors in the crash, and law enforcement officials said they will continue their investigation and pursue possible charges. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the inquiry, and investigators are reviewing witness statements, physical evidence and any available vehicle data to determine the full sequence of events.

The fatalities have had an immediate impact on the local community. A small roadside memorial of flowers has been placed near the crash site, and residents and school officials are grappling with the loss of two teenagers. For families with young drivers, the crash underscores ongoing concerns about speed, substance impaired driving and the challenges of supervising licensed teens. Local law enforcement and community groups often point to enforcement, driver education and parental oversight as critical measures to reduce similar tragedies.

Beyond the immediate grief, the incident raises questions for county leaders about road safety on rural corridors, the adequacy of signage and lighting at the location, and the resources devoted to teen traffic safety programs. As investigators work to complete their review, possible charges could lead to criminal proceedings that will clarify responsibility for the deaths.

The crash remains under investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the State Highway Patrol. The community response in Alamance County is likely to include calls for renewed focus on teen driving safety and for local officials and schools to engage residents in prevention efforts.