A tragic incident unfolded on Old Pineville Rd. in the Steele Creek Division, as a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle, prompting a thorough investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit. According to an official report of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, last Wednesday night, emergency responders arrived at the scene of the accident to find a damaged white 2000 Lexus RX300 and 39-year-old James Hines lying on the road with severe injuries; Hines was later pronounced dead by MEDIC.
The driver of the Lexus, identified as 45-year-old Tamika Smyre, did not sustain injuries in the crash, which occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m however, after further evaluation by the DWI Task Force Officers it was determined that Smyre was under the influence. Smyre now faces charges including Driving While Impaired, Driving While License Revoked, and Possession of Marijuana; she was booked into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. It was noted that speed was not considered a contributing factor in the accident.
The ongoing investigation delves into the specifics of the collision, with the CMPD stating that Hines was in the lanes of travel and attired in dark clothing at the time he was struck, raising questions about visibility and pedestrian safety. While the full details of the incident await further disclosure, the CMPD has made a public call for witnesses via Detective Pressley at 704-432-2169, Ext. 3 or through Crime Stoppers using the provided contact information.
