Fatal Crash Investigation in the Metro Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, October 2, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal crash involving a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus and a pedestrian in the Metro Division.

On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 1:12 p.m., officers responded to an Accident with Personal Injury call for service in the 1300 block of N. Graham Street. Upon arrival, officers located a CATS bus and a pedestrian who had been struck by the bus. The pedestrian, identified as Ebony Wingate, 49, was found unresponsive in the roadway. MEDIC responded to the scene and pronounced Ms. Wingate deceased.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, Transit Unit, and Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to investigate. Members of the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) also responded.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Ms. Wingate exited the bus, then returned toward it as it cleared from the bus stop and began to move. She then entered the roadway, and was struck by the bus. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

Ms. Wingate’s next of kin has been notified of her death.

The investigation into this crash is active and ongoing.  As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Division. Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about this crash is asked to call Detective Kupfer at 704-432-2169, Ext. 1. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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 crash, please refer to the report: 20261002-1312-01.

 

###