CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened in the 8900 block of Idlewild Road Sunday evening.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found two vehicles had collided, significantly damaging both a 1995 Toyota Carolla and a 2005 Infiniti G35.
The front passenger of the Corolla, later identified as Lilaben Patel, died at the scene. Medic transported the Corolla driver and all people in the G35.
Police determined the Corolla driver, later identified as Narshinbhai Patel, reported drove out of his lane while traveling northwest on Idlewild Road.
The driver of the G35, Gamalier Navarro, reportedly swerved to avoid Patel's oncoming car, but the Corolla struck the G35 head-on. Navarro and the two passengers in his car were minorly injured.
Patel was cited for misdemeanor death by vehicle and left of center. Navarro was cited for a child seat violation as well as no operator's license.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Any witnesses to the crash should call Detective Pressley at 704-432-2169, extension 2, or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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