Fatal Crash Investigation in the Providence Division
Published on June 08, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 8, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the Providence Division.
On Thursday, June 4, at approximately 7:35 a.m., officers, Charlotte Fire and MEDIC responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian call for service in the 1700 block of East 3rd Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a Honda CR-V with front end damage and a pedestrian, Katherine Lamberth, 38, lying unresponsive in the roadway. MEDIC arrived and transported Ms. Lamberth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, Motor Unit and the DWI Task Force responded and processed the scene.
That same day, Ms. Lamberth succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the Honda, Thomas Rives, 31, failed to stop at a red light. Mr. Rives then struck Ms. Lamberth who was crossing the street within a marked crosswalk.
Warrants for Mr. Rives were obtained for Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle. Mr. Rives later turned himself in to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death and this arrest.
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 Worthy at 704-432-2169 ext. 4. 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: 20260604-0735-05.
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