Michael Presnell dies in fatal west Charlotte dump truck crash

Michael Presnell dies in fatal west Charlotte dump truck crash
Fatal west Charlotte dump truck crash death of Michael Presnell – Obituary

Michael Presnell, 44, was killed in a crash in west Charlotte on New Year’s Eve after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a collision with a dump truck, police say. The Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department identified him as the victim in the deadly wreck on Wilkinson Boulevard.

Authorities report that officers were called to the scene shortly after the crash occurred late on Thursday night. When emergency crews arrived, they found Presnell with severe injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators are working to piece together the events that led up to the collision, including how the turn Presnell attempted factored into the impact with the dump truck. No further details about charges or the driver of the truck have been released yet, as the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department continues its investigation.

Family, friends and members of the community are remembering Presnell following his sudden and tragic death in the traffic collision. Funeral arrangements and memorial details are expected to be shared by his loved ones in the coming days.