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MEDIC: Person hit, killed in southeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A person was hit and killed by a driver in southeast Charlotte Sunday night, according to MEDIC.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. on the 9400 block of Monroe Road, just north of Sardis Road, MEDIC said.

One patient was pronounced dead, MEDIC confirmed around 9:20 p.m. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police identified the patient as Judith Elaine Holloway.

Holloway was struck by a Dodge Charger driven by Amina Bantalab. Bantalab was not injured in the crash, but her car sustained some damage.

MEDIC said they found Holloway in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police said preliminary investigations indicate Bantalab was driving eat on Monroe Road when she struck Holloway who was crossing the road.

Toxicology results are pending for Holloway, according to a CMPD release.

The investigation is ongoing, according to CMPD. Witnesses or anyone with information on the crash are asked to Detective Kupfer at 704-432-2169, Ext. 1.

This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.


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