Four Oaks Man Charged In Fatal Wake County Head-On Crash

WAKE COUNTY – A 20-year-old Four Oaks man is facing felony death and serious injury charges following a head-on collision Sunday morning in Wake County that killed a man and seriously injured his wife.

Xavier Contrel Snead, 20, of Strickland’s Crossroads Road, Four Oaks, is charged with felony death by vehicle and felony serious injury by vehicle in connection with the Nov. 1 crash on Smithfield Road near Bissette Road, southwest of Wendell.

According to court records, Snead is accused of driving while impaired and causing the death of Adam Lynch.

The same charging document alleges Snead caused serious injuries to Maria Young, including multiple broken bones in her face and a large laceration.

WRAL reported Lynch, 29, and Young were newlyweds and were traveling to Raleigh for the City of Oaks Marathon when the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m.

The N.C. State Highway Patrol said Snead was driving a black Honda when the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with the couple’s Ford Mustang.

Lynch died as a result of the collision. Young was transported for treatment of her injuries.

In addition to the two felony charges, court records show Snead was cited for driving while impaired, reckless driving, driving left of center, driving without a license, underage driving after consuming alcohol or drugs, possession of spirituous liquor while under 21, an open container violation and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

The citation alleges the Honda was a rental vehicle belonging to Snead’s mother and that he was not listed on the rental agreement.

Highway Patrol also noted suspected marijuana impairment on court documents.

At last report, Snead was being held under a $250,000 secured bond.