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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies more than 2 weeks after being struck by van while crossing Independence Blvd.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man died this week after being struck by a vehicle on Independence Boulevard March 1. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, officers responded to a crash in the 7400 block of Independence near Village Lake Drive around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1. When they arrived, an unresponsive pedestrian laying in the roadway, and a 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van occupied by a driver stopped on the right side of the roadway. North Charlotte road closed after pedestrian struck, injured by vehicle: CMPD The pedestrian, 30-year-old Mauricio Perez-Hernandez was transported by Medic with life-threatening injuries. The van driver, a 71-year-old man, refused treatment. On March 17, the victim was pronounced dead at Novant Presbyterian. CMPD's investigation indicates Perez-Hernandez was allegedly attempting to cross Independence Boulevard outside of a designated crosswalk when he was struck by the van, which had the right-of-way. Officer says neither speed nor impairment are factors in the collision. Impairment was a contributing factor for Perez-Hernandez. His next of kin has been notified of his death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian dies days after being struck on southeast Charlotte road, police say
A pedestrian, Mauricio Perez-Hernandez, died Monday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte on March 1. 9 investigates: Pedestrian dangers along Independence Boulevard The incident occurred at approximately 8:26 p.m. when Perez-Hernandez, 30, was hit by a 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van driven by David Queen, 71. Perez-Hernandez was crossing outside of a designated crosswalk, and impairment was a contributing factor for him. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit responded to the scene near the 7400 block of E. Independence Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found Perez-Hernandez unresponsive in the roadway. The driver of the van was not injured and refused medical treatment at the scene. Investigators determined that the driver had the right-of-way and was neither speeding nor impaired at the time of the collision. Perez-Hernandez was transported to Novant Presbyterian Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced deceased on Monday. The investigation by CMPD's Major Crash Investigation Unit highlights the dangers of crossing streets outside of designated crosswalks, especially when impairment is involved. The driver was found not at fault in the incident. VIDEO: Pedestrian killed in crash on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, CMPD confirms
USA Today
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Angie Stone dies at 63. The Grammy-nominated singer was killed in a rollover crash.
Angie Stone dies at 63. The Grammy-nominated singer was killed in a rollover crash. R&B singer Angie Stone died in a car crash early Saturday. She was 63. Stone was traveling with members of her band from Mobile, Alabama to Atlanta when their van collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 65 about five miles south of Montgomery, according to police and her label. The Mercedes Benz Sprinter flipped over on the road before it collided with the truck, Lt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told USA TODAY. Stone, who was a passenger in the van, was declared dead at the scene. Eight other passengers of the van were injured and transported to hospitals for treatment, Burkett said. The Grammy-nominated singer rose to prominence in the 1970s as a member of female rap group The Sequence before a solo career that produced hits like "Wish I Didn't Miss You." She was also a member of the R&B trio Vertical Hold. "Never in a million years did we ever expect to get this horrible news. Our mom is and will always be our everything. We are still trying to process and are completely heartbroken," Stone's children, Diamond Stone and Michael Archer, said in a statement delivered by her label, the SRG-ILS Group. Stone had performed at a Mardi Gras event in Mobile, Alabama on Friday night, the Mobile-Area Mardi Gras Association said on Facebook. "Angie's performance at the 2025 Grand Marshal's Ball was nothing short of phenomenal," the group said in a post. "We were truly saddened to hear of Angie's passing and our hearts go out to you all." Fans and admirers posted tributes to X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, noting her songs "Brotha," an appreciation of Black men, and the theme for the TV show "Girlfriends." While with The Sequence, Stone took part in producing "Monster Jam," a hit song that "helped define early Southern rap," wrote Ebony Magazine. "A three-time Grammy nominee, Stone collaborated with music legends like D'Angelo, Prince, and Macy Gray, while also showcasing her acting talents in The Hot Chick and Chicago on Broadway," Ebony continued. "Her contributions to R&B, soul, and hip hop will continue to inspire," Ebony added. This is a developing story.
