18-year-old charged with driving while intoxicated in crash that killed one, hurt four others

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An 18-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge following a deadly three-car crash in east Charlotte. CMPD responded to a suspicious vehicle call Saturday night involving 18-year-old Treshawn Gerald Wilson.

Police say Wilson sped away, and crashed moments later at the intersection of East W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Road. It happened around 11:45 p.m.

Five people were taken to the hospital. One of the other drivers, 56-year-old Crystal Barrington, died from her injuries.

Wilson is also charged with felony Serious Injury by Vehicle, felony Flee to Elude, and Driving While Intoxicated under 21.