Fatal Crash Investigation in the Independence Division
Published on April 05, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 5, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles and a pedestrian that occurred in the Independence Division.
On Saturday April 4, 2026, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Independence Division officers responded to a vehicle crash with personal injury call for service near the 7600 block of East Independence Blvd.
Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive pedestrian, Christopher John Schea, 54, in the roadway, as well as a damaged Toyota Camry and its driver, Breayonna Da’Shawn West-Moore, 27, and a damaged Toyota Corolla and its driver, Robert Gregory Carroll, 30.
MEDIC responded and pronounced Mr. Schea deceased on scene. Ms. West-Moore and Mr. Carroll were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision and were uninjured.
Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, DWI Task Force and Motorcycle Unit responded to the scene to conduct their investigation. Members of Crime Scene Search (CSS) responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.
The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Schea was crossing the 7600 block of East Independence Blvd. from north to south while Ms. West-Moore and Mr. Carroll were driving east on East Independence Boulevard. The Camry struck Mr. Schea first, and then the Corolla. Neither speed nor impairment is indicated for Ms. West-Moore or Mr. Carroll.
It is unknown if impairment was a factor for Mr. Schea; Toxicology results are pending.
Mr. Schea’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: 20260404-0008-02.
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