CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Drive a red Ford Mustang? The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department might be looking for your help. A deadly crash that unfolded over the weekend in the University City area is under investigation, and CMPD said detectives are looking for one potential witness.
The department said its major crash investigation unit would like to speak to the driver of a red Ford Mustang with black wheels and a black top.
Posting a photo of the car on social media, CMPD said the Mustang's driver is a potential witness of the fatal crash on Sept. 16.
The red car was last seen in the area of Waterford Hills Dr. and West Sugar Creek Rd.
Officers responded shortly before 9 p.m. along West W.T. Harris Boulevard near the intersection with David Cox Road.
Medic reported one person, 43-year-old Jarrod Bayless, died at the scene. His passenger, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
According to a CMPD statement, 26-year-old Zachary Alexander crashed his Nissan into the back of the Bayless' truck.
Alexander was recklessly speeding when he slammed into the truck, CMPD said. Alexander was screened and allegedly found to be impaired by alcohol. He was transported away for treatment with serious injuries and, now, faces a Driving While Impaired charge.
CMPD said the westbound lanes of W.T. Harris Boulevard were shut down for the investigation.
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