Fatal Crash Investigation in the South Division

Published on December 28, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, December 28, 2025) – On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Service Agency (MEDIC) responded to the 1900 block of Carmel Road in the South Division for a single vehicle collision with injuries.

Upon arrival, a white 2022 Honda CRV SUV was located off the roadway to the right. The driver, Mr. David Patrick O’Neill was in the driver seat, unresponsive with life-threatening injuries. Mr. O’Neill was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Speed is suspected to be a contributing factor for this crash. Impairment is unknown pending the toxicology report.

Mr. O’Neill’s 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 Mercedes at 704-432-2169 ext. 5. 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: 20251227-1000-02.

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