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A 6-year-old girl passed away from her injuries following a crash in south Charlotte that left multiple others injured. The two-vehicle crash occurred at roughly 5:46 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19th on East Arrowood Road.

The 15-year-old driver of a 2004 Toyota Corolla was speeding down East Arrowood Road when they crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2011 Volkswagen Routan head-on. The 6-year-old, Ariela Lopez, was a back-seat passenger in the Toyota and was taken to the hospital, along with the driver and a front-seat passenger, due to injuries from the crash.

The driver and a front-seat passenger in the Volkswagen were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. 24 hours after the crash, Lopez was pronounced dead at Atrium Health Main at approximately 5:54 p.m. Wednesday. Excessive speed and failure to maintain a lane are contributing factors in the crash.

No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ariela who suffered this tragic loss of life. We also extend our prayers to the multiple people facing injuries and wish them a healthy recovery. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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