Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigation in the University City Division

Published on March 18, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, March 18, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a pedestrian death in the University City Division.

On Sunday, March 17, 2024, at approximately 1:39 p.m., University City Division officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by an Amtrak Train in the 9000 block of Old Concord Road.  Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male near the railroad tracks.  The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic also responded to the scene.  Emergency personnel pronounced the victim, Mohamed Ahmed, 30, deceased on scene.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, DWI Task Force, Motor Unit and members of Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to conduct their investigation.  The preliminary investigation indicates that the adult male was walking southbound on the tracks when he was struck by a train. 

Mr. Ahmed’s 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 Leung at 704-432-2169, Ext. 6.  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: 20240317-1334-00.

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