Greensboro – Faith Shalita Mitchell, 35, was killed late Thursday night in a violent head-on collision that left a neighborhood in shock and mourning. Around 11:50 p.m., Greensboro police and first responders rushed to the intersection of Summit Avenue and Helen Road after a frantic 911 call about a serious crash.
Police say Mitchell was driving north in her Honda Civic when her car suddenly crossed the centerline and slammed into a southbound Toyota Highlander. The impact was so forceful that her vehicle skidded off the road and struck a tree. Emergency crews arriving on scene found Mitchell unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota suffered injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where they remain in care. Greensboro police have not released details about that person’s condition but say initial reports do not suggest weather or road conditions played a role in the crash. Investigators are still working to piece together what caused Mitchell’s car to veer across the highway.
Friends and neighbors described Mitchell as someone who lit up every room she entered, a woman whose warmth and laughter were fixtures in her community. Her loss has struck a deep chord across Greensboro, where tributes and heart-felt memories have already begun pouring in.
People who knew her talk about her kindness and generosity, the friend who always answered late night calls, the coworker who brought coffee for everyone. In a world that can feel rushed and distant, Mitchell’s presence made Greensboro feel closer, safer, more human.
As of now, there are no public plans announced for memorial or visitation services. Family members are expected to release information soon, and community members are rallying to support them in their grief.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. In the quiet hours of morning, Griffon Avenue and the surrounding streets have become a place of quiet remembrance, where flowers, candles, and notes to Faith now mark the spot where a life ended too soon.
