A tragic incident unfolded in the North Tryon Division, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a motor vehicle, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported. On the evening of Friday, April 4, 58-year-old Valerio Chun Ramirez suffered severe injuries after being hit by a Ford Escape while crossing the 6200 block of Barrington Drive outside a crosswalk, according to the department's news release. Despite the efforts of first responders, Ramirez later died at the hospital.
The driver of the Ford, 51-year-old Jose Garcia, emerged unscathed from the incident; nonetheless, he faces a misdemeanor charge for not possessing a valid operator’s license, as revealed by the authorities. While initial investigations by the Major Crash Investigation Unit suggest that neither speed nor impairment were factors in Garcia’s driving, the investigation remains active with pending toxicology results for the deceased, Mr. Ramirez the CMPD emphasized the preliminary nature of their findings, leaving the case open to further inquiry as additional evidence comes to light.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are reaching out for witnesses or those with knowledge of the crash to come forward, Detective Worthy can be contacted directly with any relevant information, or alternatively, anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers, providing a means for those holding potentially crucial details to aid without disclosure of their identity. The CMPD has affirmed their commitment to an exhaustive investigation, promising the release of further updates through their Public Affairs Office as they materialize. To learn more about this incident or to offer assistance, individuals are encouraged to reference report number 20250404-2027-00 when contacting authorities.
For the full details released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department regarding this incident, you can access the original announcement via their newsroom.
