Driver charged with killing pedestrian in east Charlotte crash: CMPD

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The alleged driver in the December crash that killed a pedestrian in east Charlotte was arrested this week.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, officers responded to the 9500 block of Parkton Road the afternoon of Dec. 20, 2023, where they found an injured pedestrian and a 2009 BMW 328 with damage.

Medic transported the pedestrian, 38-year-old Justin Travis Scott, to Novant Health with life-threatening injuries.  Two months later, on Feb. 25, Scott was pronounced dead from the injuries sustained in the incident.

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Detectives say the preliminary investigation indicates Scott was walking along the side of Parkton Road when he was struck by the BMW driven by Charlotte resident Avery Damaris Shelton, 24. The BMW was allegedly traveling recklessly and above the speed limit.

As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Major Crash Investigation Unit obtained arrest warrants against Shelton. He was arrested April 22 and charged with the following:

• Involuntary Manslaughter

• Reckless Driving

• Driving While License Revoked

• No Liability Insurance

• Failure to Register Vehicle

Scott is being held in the Mecklenburg County Detention Center and has a lengthy criminal history, including chargers for assault on a female, speeding, and common-law robbery. His next of kin has been notified of the latest arrest.

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