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Reports: Hornets star LaMelo Ball uninjured in two-car accident

By Thomson Reuters Feb 18, 2026 | 9:45 PM

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-car accident ​in Uptown Charlotte ‌on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.

Ball appeared uninjured as he exited his custom 2022 ‌Hummer ​from the driver’s ⁠side door shortly ⁠after the accident.

WSOC-TV obtained dashcam footage showing the accident.

Ball was traveling west on ​Trade Street, and attempted an unprotected left turn ⁠onto the ⁠one-way Tryon Street. A ​Kia sedan was traveling east ​on Trade when the swerving ‌Hummer attempted to evade the sedan too late, crashing into the front ⁠right side of it.

The sedan driver was reportedly taken to the ⁠hospital ‌with non-life-threatening injuries. Both ⁠vehicles were towed ​from ‌the scene.

Ball has recorded ​the lowest ⁠minutes per game average of his career this season, averaging 19.3 points, 7.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

–Field ​Level Media