Ace Nathaniel Chambers Obituary, Death – A 74-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a car that veered off the road during a crash in Charlotte, according to local authorities. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, July 5, just before 1 a.m., in the 4300 block of North Tryon Street near East Sugar Creek Road.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police identified the victim as Ace Nathaniel Chambers. He was standing on a sidewalk when the crash occurred and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release issued on July 6.
Police reported that officers arrived to find an unresponsive pedestrian and a heavily damaged 2007 Chrysler 300. The vehicle was being driven by 35-year-old Willie Sturdivant and had two juvenile passengers inside at the time of the collision.
An initial investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved in a crash that led to one of them striking Mr. Chambers as he stood on the sidewalk. Authorities stated that the car responsible for causing the collision fled the scene before police arrived. It remains unclear which of the two vehicles actually hit Chambers.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Sturdivant with driving while impaired. However, investigators are still working to determine if speed or impairment were factors in the crash involving the vehicle that caused the collision and then left the scene.
No other details have been provided about the second vehicle or its driver. Authorities are continuing their investigation and are seeking help from the public. Anyone with knowledge about the incident is encouraged to contact a CMPD detective at 704-432-2169, extension 3, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 704-334-1600.
This tragic accident has left the community mourning the sudden and violent death of Chambers, who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The area where the crash occurred is known to be busy, especially on weekends, and the early morning timing of the incident has raised concerns about impaired or reckless driving in the area.
Police have not released any additional information about the juvenile passengers in Sturdivant’s vehicle or whether they sustained any injuries. The identities of those involved in the other vehicle remain unknown as investigators work to track down the driver who fled.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is continuing to review surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and collect evidence to piece together the events that led to the fatal crash. Charges against additional individuals may be pending based on the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities are urging drivers to act responsibly, especially during overnight hours when the risk of impaired or reckless driving is higher. The investigation remains active, and more updates are expected as new information emerges.
