Fatal Crash Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on January 18, 2025

Fatal Crash Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, January 18, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the 7400 block of Steele Creek Road in the Steele Creek Division.

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, around 5:40 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the 7400 block of Steele Creek Road. When officers arrived on scene, they located an overturned white 2012 Honda Accord off the roadway with extensive damage, and its driver Damonta Stephane Alexander, 31. MEDIC responded and pronounced Mr. Alexander deceased due to injuries he sustained in the collision. Alexander was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision.

Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit and the DWI Task Force responded to the scene to begin their investigation. The initial investigation indicates Mr. Alexander was driving northbound on Steele Creek Road at a high rate of speed when he ran off the road to the right. The Honda struck a brick sign which caused the vehicle to overturn.

Members of Crime Scene Search (CSS) responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.

Speed is a factor for this collision. Impairment is suspected as well, and toxicology results are pending.

Mr. Alexander’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

This is an ongoing, active investigation. As further information develops it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs. Any witnesses to the crash, or anyone with information concerning the crash, should contact Detective Sessoms at (704) 432-2169 Extension 3 or Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600. The public can also visit the Crime Stoppers website at Charlotte Crime Stoppers. The report number for this case is 20250118-0540-00.