Fatal Crash Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on August 21, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, August 21, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in the Steele Creek Division. 

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Westinghouse Boulevard at Granite Street.  The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers located a Kia Sorento with extensive front-end damage and a Freightliner truck with damage to the right cargo bed. The driver of the Kia, Renard Adams, 34, was located inside of the vehicle with serious injuries and later pronounced deceased by MEDIC due to injuries he sustained from this crash.  

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit and DWI Task Force responded to the scene to conduct their investigation. Members of Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. The preliminary investigation indicates the Freightliner truck was attempting to make a left from Westinghouse Boulevard onto Granite Street when it was struck by the Kia Sorento. The driver of the Freightliner, Andrew Sansberry Jr., 64, was not injured.

Toxicology results are pending for Mr. Adams.

Mr. Adams’ next of kin has been notified of his death.  

The investigation into this crash is active and ongoing.  As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.  Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about this crash is asked to call Detective Kupfer at 704-432-2169, Ext. 1.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.   For additional information about this crash, please refer to the report: 20240820-0338-01.

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