Fatal Crash Investigation in the Eastway Division
Published on February 09, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, February 9, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred in the Eastway Division.
On Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m. officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, CFD and MEDIC responded to the 4300 block of Central Avenue reference to a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.
Upon first responders’ arrival, a Chevrolet Express Van was located stopped in the roadway in the right lane of the northwest direction of travel lanes of Central Avenue. The driver, Jose Marcos Cornejo Basoalto, 69, remained on scene.
Tavaris Demell Crouch, 48, was located unresponsive in the left lane of Central Avenue further back from the Chevrolet. MEDIC pronounced Mr. Crouch deceased on scene.
Speed does not appear to be a contributing factor for this collision. Mr. Cornejo Basoalto was screened for impairment, and he was found not to be impaired. Impairment is unknown for Mr. Crouch and is pending the toxicology report.
Next of kin has been notified of his death.
This is an ongoing, active investigation. As further information develops, it will be released by CMPD’s Public Affairs Division. Any witnesses to the crash or anyone with information concerning the crash should contact Detective D. Leung at 704-432-2169 ext. 6. 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: 20260208-2020-01.
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