Fatal Vehicle Crash in the North Division

Published on June 09, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 9, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Oakdale Road at Auten Road in the North Division.

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:06 p.m., North Division officers responded to a vehicle collision with injuries call for service at the intersection of Oakdale Road and Auten Road. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male rider in the roadway. On scene, officers located a damaged dirt bike and a damaged Ford truck.

The rider of the dirt bike, Mike Malanda, 12, was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Malanda was riding a dirt bike on the road when he was struck by the Ford truck.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit and Crime Scene Search (CSS) responded to the scene to conduct their investigation. The Charlotte Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Malanda’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 Kupfer at (704) 432-2169, extension 1. 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 20250608-1306-02.

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