An Act of Fate: Detached Tire Kills Man on I-440

The Unbelievable Collision: Death by Flying Debris

The Raleigh community is reeling from the devastating and almost unbelievable fatal crash that claimed the life of 55-year-old Bernard Wanjohi Kamara on Saturday morning. At 6:55 a.m. on eastbound I-440 near the Atlantic Avenue bridge, a traffic accident unfolded with a horrific, freakish sequence of events. The investigation revealed that the left front tire of a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, driven by 28-year-old Tyree McKinnie, detached completely. In a chilling trajectory, the tire crossed the median barrier wall and continued into the eastbound lanes, where it fatally struck Mr. Kamara’s Toyota Rav4, which was then forced against the median barrier. The tragic randomness of this incident defies comprehension, turning a routine drive into a deadly horror story.

A Life Stolen: Bernard Kamara’s Sudden Absence

Bernard Wanjohi Kamara’s life was violently and unjustly cut short by an object that should never have been a hazard—a simple tire. The sorrow for his family and friends is magnified by the senseless, preventable nature of his passing. Mr. Kamara was found deceased in the driver’s seat of his SUV, a devastating testament to the severity of the impact. His sudden absence leaves a monumental void in the lives of his loved ones, who must now grapple with a grief that is compounded by the bizarre and shocking circumstances of his death. We honor Bernard Kamara by remembering the life he lived, a life that should not have ended in such an abrupt and devastating manner.

Justice and Accountability: The Manslaughter Charge

In light of the evidence, which points to a catastrophic failure of vehicle maintenance or component failure, the Raleigh Police Department arrested the driver of the Volkswagen Passat, Tyree McKinnie, and charged him with Involuntary Manslaughter. This serious charge underscores the legal principle that drivers hold responsibility for the safety and maintenance of their vehicles, and that negligence—even if unintentional—can carry criminal consequences when it leads to the death of another person. The community stands united in demanding justice for Bernard Wanjohi Kamara, hoping that the ongoing investigation will provide clarity and that the legal system will hold responsible the actions that led to this utterly shocking and heart-wrenching loss of life.