CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus was involved in a deadly accident early Friday morning in north Charlotte.
The accident happened at the intersection of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road and Beatties Ford Road just before 8:30 a.m.
Police said CMS Freightliner Bus #135 and a 2007 Honda Civic were involved in the crash. Police initial investigation determined the Honda was traveling north on Beatties Ford Road and ran off the road to the right. The Honda traveled through the grass shoulder and the driver overcorrected and lost control of the vehicle.
The Honda slid back onto the road and crossed the double yellow lane divider into the opposing lane. CMS bus was traveling south on Beatties Ford Road and the front right of the bus struck the passenger side of the Honda. The Honda then rotated and ran off the road down an embankment where it came to rest. The bus veered to the right after the collision and ran off the road sideswiping a utility pole.
Police said the driver of the Honda, 29-year-old Jonathan Davis was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic. The bus driver was transported to Atrium Health - CMC Main with minor injuries. There were no passengers on the bus.
CMPD’s Major Crash Unit and Crime Scene Search were requested to respond and conduct the investigation.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
