
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman is facing charges in reference to a wreck that killed her passenger. Β
Lola Porter was released from the hospital Tuesday and formally charged with felony death by vehicle, reckless driving, driving while impaired and driving while license revoked. Β
Police say she was driving a BMW on July 22nd on Brown-Grier Road when she lost control and crashed into a tree. Β Her passenger, Christopher Turner, was pronounced dead on the scene. Β She was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries after the crash. Β
Police determined that speed and alcohol were factors in the accident. Β Police say Porter also had two outstanding warrants for her arrest in Cabarrus County. Β