Man dies after losing control of SUV, crossing into oncoming traffic, CMPD says
A man died after police said he lost control of his SUV and crossed into oncoming traffic.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers were called to Monroe Road near Woodberry Road just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
When they arrived, they found a 2007 Nissan Murano with damage on its passenger side and a 2022 Mazda CX-5 with serious damage to its front.
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Police said the driver of the Nissan, 43-year-old Hector Domingo Medrano Orellana, died at the scene.
The driver of the Mazda was taken to the hospital but was expected to make a recovery from his injuries.
Investigators believe Orellana was driving south on Monroe Road when he lost control, crossed the center line, and hit the Mazda head-on.
Police asked anyone who saw the crash or has information about it to call Det. Worthy at 704-432-2169, extension 4. You can also reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 704-334-1600 or by clicking here.
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