Fatal Crash Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on August 24, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, August 24, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle that occurred in the Metro Division.

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Metro Division officers responded to a vehicle crash with personal injury call for service at the intersection of N. Graham Street and Norris Avenue. The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers located a motorcycle in the intersection on its side and an unresponsive rider, Joshua Alec Aguila, 30, in the roadway. A Lexus RX350, with driver Lorie Barber Hill, 64, was located nearby with extensive damage to the driver’s side.

MEDIC pronounced Mr. Aguila deceased on scene. Ms. Hill was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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 speed and reckless operation by Mr. Aguila appear to be the contributing factors to the collision. Toxicology results are pending.

Neither speed nor impairment is indicated for Ms. Hill.

Mr. Aguila’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 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: 20250823-1610-01.

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