Shaw University student killed, another seriously injured in Hammond Road crash

There was a deadly crash late Tuesday night on Hammond Road that left a Shaw University student dead and another person seriously injured.

The crash happened at 11:17 p.m. in the 1400 block of Hammond Road in Raleigh.

Jesdon Bloomer, 18, was driving with Ky’rese Dye, 18, a Shaw University student, in the front passenger seat when they crashed. Bloomer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and Dye was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shaw University issued a statement informing the campus community of Dye's passing.

"Our hearts are heavy as we notify the campus community about the death of one of our students, Ky'rese Anthony Dye," the university said. "He was 18."

Raleigh police said one person was ejected from the car. WRAL News is working to learn the condition of Bloomer.

The investigation is ongoing.