CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A pedestrian was struck and killed on Wilkinson Boulevard at Remount Road shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday evening.
Officials say Gaberial Morgan was traveling outbound on Wilkinson Boulevard in a 1998 Honda Civic, and was speeding as he approached the intersection of Remount Road.
CMPD says Beaver Jett was attempting to cross Wilkinson Boulevard at the intersection of Remount Road.
Officials say the left front of Morgan’s Honda Civic struck Jett as he attempted to cross the outbound lanes of Wilkinson Boulevard.
Officials pronounced Jett dead on the scene.
CMPD says that Morgan remained at the scene of the crash until police arrived.
Morgan was arrested and charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and transported to the Mecklenburg County Jail.
Speed is a factor for this crash. Officials don’t believe alcohol use is a factor in this crash.
This crash is currently under investigation. Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about the case is asked to Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
