CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say speed and reckless driving are believed to be factors in a fatal crash that happened Saturday, July 20th just before 10pm on Monroe Road in east Charlotte, according to a news release.
Upon arrival, investigators say they located a Nissan Xterra and a Honda Accord on Monroe Road near Richland Drive both with severe damage in the roadway.
The driver of the Nissan, Steven Velez, 61, died on the scene, according to a news release.
The preliminary investigation indicates Velez was traveling northwest on Monroe Road when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center concrete median and struck the Honda head-on.
The driver of the Honda, Lavaris Ferry, 43, and the vehicle’s passenger, Rodrick Block, 46, were transported by MEDIC to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to a news release
Speed and reckless driving are believed to be factors in the crash for Velez, according to police. Toxicology results are pending at this time.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
