Fatal Crash Investigation in the Central Division
Published on August 09, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on the W. John Belk Freeway near S. Church Street in the Central Division.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at 2:44 a.m., Central Division officers responded to an accident with personal injury call for service near the 100 block of the W. John Belk Freeway. Upon arriving, officers located a red 2006 Honda Civic with heavy front-end damage, occupied by a single unresponsive driver, Peter Jacob Didier, 32, and a black 1996 Ford Explorer, occupied by a single driver, Scott Brown, 57, in the southbound lanes of the W. John Belk Freeway.
Mr. Brown was transported to Atrium Health Main with non-life-threatening injuries. Mr. Didier was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.
Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, Crime Scene Search (CSS) and the DWI Task Force responded to the scene and began their investigation.
Initial investigation indicates Mr. Didier was driving the wrong way on the W. John Belk Freeway in the southbound lanes when he collided head-on into Mr. Brown’s vehicle.
Mr. Brown was screened for impairment and determined not to be impaired.
It is unknown if speed or impairment are factors for Mr. Didier.
Mr. Didier’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Division. Any witnesses to the crash, or anyone with information concerning the crash, should contact Detective Pressley at 704-432-2169 ext. 2. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250809-0244-01.
###