A car crash reportedly involving Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball disrupted a routine Wednesday afternoon in Uptown Charlotte. The collision occurred at the busy Trade and Tryon Streets intersection in the heart of the city. According to local media reports, Ball was driving his custom 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 when it struck a gray Kia sedan that was traveling straight through the intersection.

Now, according to WSOC-TV’s report, the victim’s father said that his daughter is doing okay after the accident. “She was taken to the hospital,” the reporter informed.

Meanwhile, video obtained by WSOC shows LaMelo Ball trying to make a left turn as a gray Kia approached from the opposite lane. The vehicles collided in the intersection. The force tore off the driver’s side front tire of Ball’s 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. Meanwhile, the Kia sustained heavy front-end damage. As a result, authorities towed both vehicles from the scene.

Ball exited the Hummer on his own and appeared unharmed. Witnesses said he briefly spoke with people nearby before leaving in a Lamborghini. However, officials have not fully confirmed the Kia driver’s condition. One person reportedly suffered minor injuries. In addition, some reports indicated that the Hummer’s passengers felt shaken. However, officials have reported no serious injuries.

At the same time, people across Charlotte widely recognize Ball’s custom Hummer. It features a desert-camo wrap and bright-orange interior details inspired by his Puma signature shoe. He has driven it around the city for years.

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Soon after the crash, emergency crews, firefighters, and police secured the area and directed traffic. Authorities described the incident as minor. Neither Ball nor the Charlotte Hornets has issued a statement.

Aftermath of LaMelo Ball’s accident

LaMelo Ball’s crash blocked both eastbound and westbound tracks of the Gold Line streetcar at Trade and Tryon, which led to service delays across Uptown. As a result, streetcars operated on shortened routes while crews cleared the intersection. Meanwhile, drivers moving through the area faced heavy congestion during the cleanup, further disrupting the city center.

Tow trucks and investigators remained at the scene to remove the damaged vehicles and reopen the roadway. In addition, sections of the street were temporarily closed, which limited access to nearby businesses. Authorities confirmed that the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

The public has yet to hear from the Hornets organization or Ball about the incident. Meanwhile, they will face the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Spectrum Center.