Fatal Vehicle Crash in the Freedom Division

Published on September 26, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, Sept. 26, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the Freedom Division.

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Freedom Division officers responded to a crash with personal injury call for service in the 3500 block of Sam Wilson Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a Hyundai Elantra on the shoulder of the roadway with heavy damage. The driver, Jaquavias Deshawn Holley, 24, and two other passengers were located inside the vehicle. Officers also located a Hyundai Tucson with damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle that was occupied by a single driver.

MEDIC transported Holley to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and the two passengers who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Holley was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the Hyundai Elantra was driving at a high rate of speed when the Elantra struck the Hyundai Tucson, lost control and rolled the vehicle.

No individual is charged in relation to the crash.

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 Worthy at (704) 432-2169, extension 4. 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 20250923-2202-00.

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