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One Fatality in Fatal Car Crash on Monroe Road in Southeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A tragic car accident on Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte resulted in one fatality on Sunday night, according to authorities. The incident occurred near Mason Wallace Park at approximately 9:30 p.m. The crash involved a 2007 Nissan Murano and a 2022 Mazda CX-5, both sustaining significant damage.

Local law enforcement, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), promptly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of the Nissan’s driver, identified as 43-year-old Hector Domingo Medrano Orellana. Sadly, Orellana was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mazda was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

CMPD’s preliminary investigation suggests that Orellana was driving south on Monroe Road when he lost control of his vehicle, veering into the opposite lane and colliding head-on with the Mazda. It remains unclear whether impairment played a role in the accident, and authorities are actively investigating the incident.

Contact Authorities with Information

The investigation into this fatal car crash is currently ongoing. CMPD urges anyone who may have witnessed the accident or possesses relevant information to come forward. Detective Worthy can be reached at 704-432-2169, extension 4. Alternatively, witnesses may choose to provide tips anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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