CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person died and five others were injured in a three car accident on South Boulevard Friday night.
The accident occurred at the intersection of South Boulevard and Clanton Road around 11:50 p.m.
Paulette Lawrence, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The CMPD says Kenitra Janelle Peterson, 30, was speeding on Clanton Road, when her Hyundai struck the back of the SUV being driven by Monica Lawrence and containing Paulette Lawrence as a passenger. The collision forced the vehicles through the intersection of South Boulevard.
The vehicle being driven by Monica Lawrence then stuck an SUV being driven by 25-year-old John Rook III , who was traveling southbound on South Boulevard through a green light.
Both vehicles overturned on the light rail tracks.
The Hyundai ran into a warning sign and crossing gate at the light rail crossing.
Kenitra Peterson was transported to CMC-Main for treatment. Her two children were also in the vehicle at the time of the wreck. Peterson’s 10-year-old son was taken to CMC-Main with serious life threatening injuries. Her 5-year-old daughter was taken to CMC-Main with non-life threatening injuries.
Monica Lawrence was taken to CMC-Main for treatment.
John Rook was treated at the scene and not taken to the hospital.
The crash is under investigation and charges are pending against Kenitra Peterson.
