Benson Woman Charged In Fatal U.S. 301 Head-On Collision

BENSON — A Benson woman has been charged in connection with a head-on collision on U.S. 301 that claimed the life of a 73-year-old man on his birthday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Sharee Latrice McCall, 38, was charged Feb. 4 and charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, driving left of center, unsafe passing and exceeding the posted speed limit.

The crash occurred around 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 2025, on U.S. 301 near Hodges Chapel Road, south of Benson and just inside Harnett County.

According to the Highway Patrol, McCall was driving a green Tesla when the vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a red Ram pickup truck.

A passenger in the pickup, identified as Danny Wood of Benson, was killed in the crash. Authorities said Mr. Wood’s son, who was driving the pickup, suffered serious injuries.

Sgt. D.N. Pope said investigators determined the Tesla was traveling approximately 65 mph at the time of the collision, while the pickup truck was traveling about 55 mph.

McCall was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond and is scheduled to make her first court appearance March 16 in Harnett County District Court.