Raleigh Police said Yaseen Sulayman Alkhanshali, 22, was speeding and making multiple lane changes in a Toyota Camry before crashing into the back of a Mack cement truck also driving eastbound near Yadkin Drive. The car then rolled over on its side after impact, ejecting the passenger, Adam Sulayman Alkanshaly, 18.
Alkanshaly was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Alkhanshali was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police said he was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and speeding.
Police said it did not appear either one was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the cement truck was not injured.
The cement truck from Ready Mix Concrete Co., had visible damage to the rear right load-bearing wheel, according to a breaking news crew at the scene.
All lanes reopened several hours after the crash.
The case remains under investigation.