Fatal Crash Investigation in the Westover Division

Published on September 03, 2026

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026) – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, at approximately 8:37 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run with personal injury call for service in the 1001 block of East Woodlawn Road.

Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian, Kyle Alan Kubiak, 34, who was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. The vehicle that struck Mr. Kubiak, a black Honda, fled the scene before being involved in another crash nearby. An officer witnessed the second crash and identified the driver as Jared Isai Rodriguez, 22.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, officers with the DWI Task Force, members of Crime Scene Search (CSS) and a representative from the Medical Examiner’s office responded to the scene to conduct the investigation.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Rodriguez was driving the Honda eastbound on East Woodlawn Road near Nations Crossing Drive when he struck Mr. Kubiak, who was attempting to cross the roadway. Mr. Rodriguez failed to stop and continued east on East Woodlawn Road. He then ran a red light at East Woodlawn Road and Old Pineville Road and was struck by a white Toyota Corolla.

Mr. Rodriguez was screened for impairment and determined to be impaired. Mr. Rodriguez was then transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Mr. Rodriguez is charged with the following:

  • Felony Death by Vehicle
  • Felony Hit and Run
  • Reckless Driving

The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death and this arrest.

The investigation into this crash is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD Public Affairs Division. Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about this crash is asked to call Detective Sessoms at 704-432-2169, Ext. 3.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.   For additional information about this crash, please refer to the report: 20260902-2037-04.

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