Driver arrested after crash in east Charlotte kills well-known chef

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Division says a person is dealing with felony prices after one particular person died and several other others had been harm in a crash in east Charlotte.

The crash occurred simply after 7 p.m. Saturday on Central Avenue between Eastcrest Drive and Briar Creek Street.

On Monday, CMPD supplied extra particulars in regards to the crash. Investigators say a Nissan Sentra was going at a “excessive fee of velocity” when it crashed into the again of a Hyundai Genesis. That crash prompted the Genesis to go off the facet of the highway and crash into an influence pole, and the Nissan hit a curb earlier than spinning round and stopping.

In keeping with the police division, the motive force within the Genesis, 29-year-old Kendall Ross, was killed within the crash. A lady within the automotive was taken to the hospital with life-threatening accidents, police mentioned.

CMPD recognized the motive force within the Nissan as Alejandro Gomez, 23. Investigators say Gomez was screened and “discovered to be impaired.” Gomez was arrested and is being charged with assault with a lethal weapon inflicting critical harm, felony loss of life by automobile, and reckless driving.

In keeping with a fundraiser for Ross’ spouse, Ross was a “well-known, cherished, and revered chef in Charlotte and throughout the nation.”

“He labored alongside different proficient cooks reminiscent of Chef Corey Siegel, Chef Hannah Cupples, Chef Sam Hart, Chef Adam Reed and so many extra,” wrote fellow chef Hannah Riley on the fundraiser. “Kendall was pushed and passionate within the kitchen and with Electrolux, educating different cooks the artistic recipes that might be created with their merchandise.”

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