RALEIGH, N.C. — The Raleigh community is mourning the tragic loss of 22-year-old Kevin Nkulu Mutaba of Zebulon, who died early Wednesday morning in a fiery single-vehicle crash along U.S. 64 West near Lizard Lick Road. The devastating accident has left family, friends, and loved ones in deep sorrow.

According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the early hours when Mutaba’s vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail before catching fire. Despite the rapid response from emergency crews, Kevin was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash.

Kevin was remembered by friends as a bright, kind, and ambitious young man with a contagious smile and a generous heart. “He was always lifting people up and bringing joy to others,” one friend shared. “He had so much potential and so much love to give.”

Tributes have poured in across social media as those who knew Kevin reflect on the impact he had on their lives. His sudden passing has left a profound void in the hearts of his family and community.

As the investigation continues, loved ones are preparing to honor Kevin Nkulu Mutaba’s life — remembering a young man taken far too soon, whose warmth and spirit will never be forgotten.