Jason Torres-Celis Obituary, Death – A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer in north Charlotte last week claimed the life of a young driver, whom authorities have now identified.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) responded to the crash just before 2 a.m. on Friday, March 7, near the intersection of Sunset Road and Statesville Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a heavily damaged black Infiniti G35 that had collided with a tractor-trailer.
The driver of the Infiniti, 19-year-old Jason Torres-Celis, was ejected from the vehicle due to the impact. Tragically, he did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, Torres-Celis had been driving at a high speed along Sunset Road when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the median, and crashed into the tractor-trailer. Authorities noted that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
It remains unclear whether impairment played a role in the crash, as toxicology results are still pending. Meanwhile, Sunset Road was closed for several hours while officials conducted their investigation.
CMPD is asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
