17-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Crash Near Charlotte School Bus Stop
In Charlotte, a 17-year-old has been charged with felony hit-and-run resulting in death after a 6-year-old girl was killed in a crash near a school bus stop. The suspect allegedly fled the scene without notifying authorities.
Charlotte, NC, October 26, 2026 —
A 17-year-old has been charged with felony hit-and-run resulting in death after a 6-year-old girl was killed in a crash near a school bus stop in Charlotte, according to the information provided.
The suspect allegedly fled the scene without notifying authorities. The available account does not say when the crash occurred or give the specific location beyond its proximity to a school bus stop in Charlotte.
The girl’s name, the name of the school, and details about the circumstances of the crash were not provided. The account also does not identify the agency that announced the charge or provide information about the 17-year-old’s identity, legal representation, or court proceedings.
The charge is described as felony hit-and-run resulting in death. No further details were provided about the allegations, including how the crash happened or what authorities say occurred before or after the suspect allegedly left the scene. The information provided does not state whether any other people were injured or involved.
Authorities’ account of the incident and any additional case information were not included in the summary. As a result, details such as the date, the precise crash location, and the status of any court proceedings remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Cassidy Johncox on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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