Arrest made in deadly east Charlotte hit-and-run crash

CHARLOTTE — Police have arrested the driver accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Plaza Midwood.

The crash happened on The Plaza at Hamorton Place on March 12.

Court documents say that Thomas Haynes was driving recklessly when he hit a minivan and killed one of the passengers, 23-year-old Sophie Klippel.

Two other people in the van were hospitalized.

Haynes is expected to face a judge Tuesday on charges including felony hit and run resulting in death.

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