Tyronesha Shanae Sherlock-Benton Obituary, Death; A quiet night in Fayetteville turned into tragedy after 36-year-old Tyronesha Shanae Sherlock-Benton lost her life in a devastating single-vehicle crash late Friday, April 24, 2026.
According to authorities, the crash occurred just before midnight at approximately 11:47 p.m. near the intersection of Raeford Road and the I-295 southbound entrance ramp. Officers responding to the scene found a गंà¤à¥€à¤° accident that had already taken a fatal turn.
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Investigators say Sherlock-Benton was driving a 2013 Dodge Charger eastbound at a high rate of speed when she attempted to turn onto the I-295 southbound ramp. During the maneuver, the vehicle reportedly lost control, leading to a crash that proved catastrophic.
Emergency responders arrived quickly and attempted to provide life-saving assistance, but Sherlock-Benton suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the vehicle, identified as 26-year-old Mikayla Love Langhirt, survived the crash and was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She is reported to be in stable condition as she recovers from her injuries.
The sudden loss has left family, friends, and the Fayetteville community in deep sorrow. Loved ones are remembering Tyronesha as a vibrant and warm individual whose presence brought energy and comfort to those around her. Her life, they say, was defined not by this tragic moment, but by the connections she built and the memories she leaves behind.
Authorities have notified her family and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As the community mourns, Tyronesha Shanae Sherlock-Benton is being remembered with love and reflection—a life gone too soon, but not forgotten.