MAN DIES RIGHT AFTER COLLEGE GRADUATION, SUSPECT ARRESTED. VICTIM WAS QUEENS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE

On September 24, 2026 Burton Brinkman, 22, was arrested accused of killing Keegan McKenney, 22, back on Mother’s Day of this year May 10, 2026. Keegan was killed in a car crash on Queens Road West Charlotte, NC. Keegan was on the swim team at Queens University within the last few years, he graduated on May 9, 2026.

At approximately 2:15 a.m. Keegan was in a BMW vehicle as a passenger with friends on Queens Road West. The BMW M3 had lost control and ran off the roadway and struck a tree.

A teen was killed on his graduation day

All occupants had to be extricated by the Charlotte Fire Department and were transported to local hospitals. Keegan died from the crash.

All occupants were wearing seat belts. Further investigation will be needed to determine if impairment or speed is a factor in this case.

Burton was arrested 3 months later after he was released from the hospital charged with felony death by vehicle.