CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say an unlicensed driver is now facing involuntary manslaughter charges following a fatal wreck that killed a 6-year-old.
Investigators say Olvin Tejada-Salguero was driving on North Tryon Street when he ran the red light at Craighead Road. Tejada-Selguero’s vehicle collided with a pick-up truck.
A 6-year-old who was riding in Tejada-Salguero’s vehicle died from injuries he sustained in the wreck. Police say the child, Elvin Alejandro Suazo, was not properly secured by a child restraint seat or seat belt.
Tejada-Salguero has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, no operator’s license, red light violation, reckless driving and child abuse.
