Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in the Eastway Division
Published on December 20, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal hit and run collision that occurred in the Eastway Division.
On Monday, Nov. 24, at approximately 5:44 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run with personal injury call for service in the 3500 block of Driftwood Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a damaged 2011 Dodge Caliber and a damaged electric bicycle and its injured operator, Amber Caralexa Paris, 15. MEDIC responded to the scene and transported Ms. Paris to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The unidentified driver fled the scene on foot.
Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, officers with the DWI Task Force and Crime Scene Search (CSS) responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the Dodge was traveling north on Driftwood Drive approaching Winterfield Place. Both vehicles entered the four-way intersection when the front of the Dodge struck the bicycle, ejecting Ms. Paris.
Officers were able to identify the driver of the Dodge as Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente, 40. The suspect was arrested on Nov. 25.
Mr. Xocop-Vicente is charged with the following:
- Felony Hit and Run
- Reckless Driving
- No Operators License
On Friday, Dec. 19, Ms. Paris succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased.
Ms. Paris’ next of kin has been notified of her death.
Detectives will be working with the District Attorney’s Office to determine further charges for Mr. Xocop-Vicente.
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 Pressley at 704-432-2169 ext. 2. 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: 202511241744-04.