Man Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Miles Ruder,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police charged a 24-year-old man with involuntary manslaughter following an investigation into a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in east Charlotte from December of 2023.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th on Parkton Road near Albemarle Road. Officers responding to the area found an injured pedestrian and a damaged 2009 BMW 328 I. 

The victim, 38-year-old Justin Travis Scott, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Scott died as a result of the crash on Sunday, February 25th at approximately 2:25 p.m.

Authorities said Avery Damaris Shelton, operating the BMW vehicle, struck Scott, who was walking along the side of Parkton Road. Police said Shelton was driving recklessly and above the posted speed limit.

Shelton was arrested on Monday, April 22nd. He was charged with the following:

  • Involuntary Manslaughter
  • Reckless Driving
  • Driving While License Revoked
  • No Liability Insurance
  • Failure to Register Vehicle

Shelton remains in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

This incident is still under investigation.