Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not face criminal charges following a two-vehicle crash in Uptown Charlotte, according to local reporting.
The incident drew immediate attention because Ball is one of the franchise’s highest-profile players and because video of the crash and its aftermath circulated quickly. Ball was involved in a two-car collision while driving his custom Hummer near the center of Charlotte; the other vehicle’s driver was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
NBA star LaMelo Ball was involved in a car crash while driving his custom Hummer. 😳 pic.twitter.com/nLhUXb5SVF
— Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) February 19, 2026
Local outlet WSOC-TV later reported that authorities do not plan to file charges related to the crash. While the news resolves the immediate legal question, it doesn’t erase the larger spotlight that comes with any incident involving a star player, especially in an era where a few seconds of footage can become the public record long before official details are fully explained.
