Fatal Vehicle Crash in the South Division

Published on May 13, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, May 13, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred in the 3500 block of Weddington Road.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 9:58 p.m., South Division officers responded to a call for service regarding a crash involving a single vehicle. When officers arrived, they located a Volkswagen Beetle off the roadway that struck a tree with an unresponsive male inside the vehicle. MEDIC pronounced the victim, Jake James Fellers, 20, deceased on scene. The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded the scene.

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

Speed appears to be a contributing factor. Impairment is unknown and pending toxicology results.

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 Leung at (704) 432-2169, extension 6. 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 20250511-2158-01.

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