Woman Charged with Murder After Deadly Street Race in Charlotte
A 22-year-old woman, Julia Henderson, has been arrested and charged with murder following a high-speed street race in Charlotte on July 25th. The race, which occurred on I-85 South near Sugar Creek Road, resulted in a four-vehicle crash that killed…
Charlotte, NC, August 16, 2026 —
CHARLOTTE, NC – A 22-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly street race that occurred on July 25th in Charlotte. Julia Henderson faces a murder charge following a high-speed incident on Interstate 85 South.
According to authorities, the street race involved multiple vehicles and resulted in a four-vehicle collision. The crash tragically claimed the life of 17-year-old motorcyclist Alex Rodriguez.
The incident took place on I-85 South near the Sugar Creek Road exit. Reports indicate that Henderson was operating her Audi at speeds exceeding 132 miles per hour at the time of the race.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the alleged street race is ongoing. The specific details regarding other individuals involved or the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal collision have not been fully disclosed.
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