Fatal Vehicle Collision in the Freedom Division

Published on May 27, 2025

Fatal Vehicle Collision in the Freedom Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, May 27, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred near the 400 block of North Hoskins Road.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Freedom Division officers responded to a check for welfare call for service near the 400 block of North Hoskins Road. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male, Marquise Antonio Stanley, 32, laying in the roadway and a 2011 Yamaha motorcycle nearby. MEDIC responded and pronounced Mr. Stanley deceased on the scene.

Detectives with Major Crash Investigations Unit and Crime Scene Search (CSS) responded to the scene and began their investigation.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Stanley was driving southbound on North Hoskins Road when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a utility pole.

It is unknown if speed and impairment are factors for Mr. Stanley. Toxicology results are pending.

Mr. Stanley’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 Sessoms at (704) 432-2169, extension 3. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. The report number for this case is 20250523-0626-01.

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