2 killed, 2 hurt in Durham crash after hit-and-run

Police say an SUV hit another car on Hebron Road and left the scene on Tuesday.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
2 killed, 2 hurt in Durham crash after hit-and-run

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two people are dead and two others were hurt in a crash that happened after a hit-and-run in Durham.

Police say a 2015 Ford Explorer, driven by 22-year-old Jordon Jones of Durham hit a car on Hebron Road and left the scene on Tuesday.

A short time later, the Ford Explorer was going south on Denfield Street when it crossed the road, ran off to the left side and hit a tree at a high rate of speed.

Jones and the back passenger, 20-year-old Kymarion Williams of Durham, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other passengers, 25-year-old Michael Jones and 20-year-old Philip Call, were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Investigator A. Roberts at (919) 560-4935 ext. 29410. 

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