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Case Update: Fatal Crash Investigation in the Eastway Division

Published on July 10, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, July 10, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit have identified and charged a driver in connection to this case.

On Monday, July 8, 2024, Hickory Grove Division officers located and arrested the driver of the Chevrolet Uplander, Dimas Ramirez, 22. Mr. Ramirez was interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Ramirez was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:

Felony Death by Motor Vehicle
Reckless Driving
No Operators License
No Insurance

Mr. Abigail Romero’s next of kin has been notified of the arrest.

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 case is asked to call Detective Worthy at 704-432-2169, Ext. 4. 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, refer to the report: 20240210-0145-00.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the Eastway Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, February 14, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in the Eastway Division.

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Central Avenue and North Sharon Amity Road in the Eastway Division. Members of the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles – a Chevrolet Uplander lying on its passenger side and a Honda Accord with damage to the front end. An occupant of the Chevrolet Uplander was located unresponsive and partially ejected from the vehicle, while two occupants of the Chevrolet Uplander were located on scene with injuries and were transported to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. The driver of the Honda, Edward Harmony Jenkins (DOB: 07/24/1992) and three occupants of the Honda remained on scene. These parties were not injured. The unresponsive occupant of the Chevrolet Uplander, Abigail Ramirez Romero (DOB: 07/28/1984), was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit and DWI Task Force responded to the scene and hospital to conduct their investigation. CMPD Crime Scene Search also assisted.

The preliminary investigation indicates the Honda Accord was facing south on North Sharon Amity Road to continue south on North Sharon Amity Rd. The Chevrolet Uplander was traveling west on Central Avenue and entered the intersection at North Sharon Amity Road with a solid red light in its direction of travel, causing the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Uplander to collide. After the collision, the Chevrolet Uplander continued east on Central Avenue and rolled onto the passenger side.

Occupants of the Honda Accord were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Occupants of the Chevrolet Uplander were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Impairment is suspected for the driver of the Chevrolet Uplander. The driver of the Chevrolet is still under investigation and has not been identified at this time.

Mr. Romero’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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Correction: In the original media release emailed on Saturday, February 10, 2024, we stated Mr. Edward Harmony Jenkins was the driver of the Chevrolet in the fatal crash that occurred on Sat., February 10, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m. This is incorrect, Mr. Jenkins was the driver of the Honda. The driver of the Chevrolet is still under investigation and has not been identified at this time.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, February 10, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in the Eastway Division.

When officers arrived, they located two vehicles – a Chevrolet Uplander lying on its passenger side and Honda Accord with damage to the front end. An occupant of the Chevrolet Uplander was located unresponsive in the vehicle while two occupants of the Chevrolet Uplander were located on scene with injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, Edward Harmony Jenkins (DOB: 07/24/1992), and three occupants of the Honda remained on scene. These parties were not injured. Upon MEDIC’s arrival on scene, the unresponsive occupant of the Chevrolet Uplander, Abigail Ramirez Romero (DOB: 07/28/1984) was pronounced deceased at 1:53 a.m. due to injuries he sustained from the crash. Two occupants from the Chevrolet Uplander were transported with injuries to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit and DWI Task Force responded to the scene and hospital to conduct their investigation. CMPD Crime Scene Search also assisted.

The family of Abigail Ramirez Romero have been notified of his death.

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