CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say an 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges following an accident in south Charlotte that killed two women and seriously injured a child.
Jason Scott has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury for his involvement in the crash, according to CMPD.
Jason Scott
Police say Scott was driving at a high rate of speed (approximately 100mph) when the accident happened. The posted speed limit is 45mph, according to court documents. Scott was seriously injured in the crash.
Read the full news release from CMPD here:
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Service Agency (MEDIC) responded to the 7000 block of Ardrey Kell Road in the South Division to a two-vehicle collision resulting in injuries.
Upon arrival, a 2011 Honda CR-V SUV was located off the roadway to the right with extensive right-side damage. The driver, Ms. Lorin Elizabeth Manley was in the driver seat, unresponsive. The rear right passenger, Ms. Gloria Jeane Manley, as well as a juvenile passenger were also unconscious. The juvenile was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries by MEDIC. Ms. Lorin Manley and Ms. Gloria Manley were pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC. Officers located a 2013 BMW 335i in the roadway with heavy front-end damage. The driver, Mr. Jason Scott, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital by MEDIC.
Speed is suspected to be a contributing factor for this crash. Mr. Scott was screened for impairment and was found not to be impaired. Impairment is not suspected for Ms. Lorin Manley, but the toxicology report is pending.
Ms. Lorin Manley and Ms. Gloria Manley’s next of kin have been notified of their deaths.
This is an ongoing, active investigation. As further information develops, it will be released by CMPD’s Public Affairs Division. Any witnesses to the crash or anyone with information concerning the crash should contact Detective D. Leung at 704-432-2169 ext. 6. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20251227-1946-00.
