Serious Injury Crash Investigation in the University City Division
Published on May 12, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, May 12, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a serious injury crash in the University City Division.
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to the 9900 block of North Tryon Street in reference to a motor vehicle crash call for service. Medic responded to the scene and parked in the intersection with its emergency lights activated. There were also several marked Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department vehicles in the intersection with their emergency lights activated. While responding to the crash, a 2016 black Nissan Altima, driven by, Brian Ogbonna (DOB: 10/01/2003), collided with the Medic truck in the intersection while the crew was treating a patient from the initial collision.
Detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit, DWI Task Force, and Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to conduct their investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates that the Altima was traveling southeast on Mallard Creek Church Rd, when the driver, Brian Ogbonna, ran a red light and struck the Medic truck . The collision caused the back of the Medic truck to separate from the frame. All parties were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Speed appears to be a factor in this collision.
Detectives have obtained warrants for Felony Failure to Move Over and Assault With Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury (3 counts) from the Mecklenburg County Magistrates Office against the driver of the Altima.
The investigation into this crash is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about this case is asked to call 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. For additional information about this crash, please refer to the report: 20230512-0127-02.
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