Corey Brown, 25, was walking near Donnefield Drive in east Charlotte when a car struck him, and the driver has never been identified.
CHARLOTTE, NC - October 21, 2026
Investigators are appealing for information about a fatal hit-and-run from January 2017 that killed 25-year-old Corey Brown, who was struck while walking in east Charlotte. The case remains unsolved, and police say no one has come forward.
Key Facts
- Date: January 2017 (first reported October 21, 2026)
- Location: Lawyers Road near Donnefield Drive, east Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (Corey Brown, 25)
- Responding agencies: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
- Reported by: WBTV
Crash Overview
Corey Brown was walking along Lawyers Road near Donnefield Drive in January 2017 when a car hit him. The driver left the scene and has never been identified.
A neighbor who lives along Lawyers Road and uses a power chair said he has nearly been hit by a car twice. In the days after Brown's death, community members spoke publicly about dangerous driving, and one person said at the time that several people in the area had been involved in hit-and-run fatalities over the previous year.
Police say that, so far, nobody has offered information, and the crime is still unsolved. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Callers can remain anonymous, and WBTV noted that a cash reward could be available if a tip results in an arrest.
People Involved
- Corey Brown, 25, was killed in the crash.
- The driver of the car has not been identified.
Investigation Status
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run. Police are asking the public for tips. The sources do not report a cause or any citations, charges or arrests.