Charlotte police apprehended a known street takeover participant, identified as 21-year-old Dekhole Figueiredo-Clark, after he reportedly hit a pedestrian with his vehicle while performing stunts, and later led authorities on a high-speed chase in July. QC News reports that on July 13, officers arrived at a scene where a Dodge Charger was seen doing donuts in a parking lot off Freedom Drive, during which the vehicle struck a pedestrian and then fled.

The situation escalated when the Charger was spotted driving recklessly onto I-485 and West Boulevard, with speeds reaching over 100 mph, weaving in and out of traffic and, running red lights. In an attempt to apprehend Figueiredo-Clark, officers tried to conduct a traffic stop at Clanton Road, which the suspect evaded, prompting the involvement of the NC State Highway Patrol and CMPD's Aviation Unit, as detailed by WCCB Charlotte.

According to Ground News, the CMPD officers were proactively monitoring for street racing and takeover events when they encountered the incident. After the Charger collided with the pedestrian, the vehicle did not stop to check on their condition, quickly leaving the site of the accident instead.

Following the pursuit, Figueiredo-Clark was arrested and faces multiple charges related to the incident. This case brings to light the dangers of street takeovers and the reckless behavior that often accompanies such events, endangering the lives of participants and the public, all while authorities continue to combat this form of urban disturbance. Charlotte's streets, once again, are the backdrop to a narrative that raises questions about urban culture, youth disillusionment, and the quest for fleeting notoriety.