CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives say a 33-year-old woman was killed in West Charlotte after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Sunday.
Officers responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m. on July 4th to find Rinnell Curry, 33, had sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.
Police say Curry died at the scene and her family has been notified.
Initial investigation revealed Curry was standing away from her vehicle and in the roadway when a black 2013 Chrysler struck her and fled the scene.
Detectives were able to find the suspect vehicle and arrested 46-year-old Jody Yeldell for his involvement in the hit-and-run.
Yeldell was charged with driving while license revoked, DWI, felony death by motor vehicle and felony hit and run, according to a news release.
Jody Yeldell
The investigation into this case remains active and ongoing.
Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to call Detective Buckley at 704-432-2169, extension 6, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
