Teen driver faces felony charges after crash injures five in Charlotte

Five people were injured in a collision in Charlotte, North Carolina, that police say involved an 18-year-old driver who was speeding and under the influence of drugs. One woman sustained severe internal bleeding and was unresponsive upon arrival of emergency crews.

Treshawn Wilson was arrested on Saturday, November 7, in connection with the accident. He is currently being held without bond at a Mecklenburg County jail. Wilson is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9.

The crash occurred just before midnight at the intersection of W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Lane. Police records state that Wilson was driving at least 15 miles per hour over the speed limit and attempted to evade officers on Harrisburg Road. Authorities also report he was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of the incident.

Wilson faces five charges for his role in the accident. These include two counts of felony serious injury by vehicle and felony fleeing or eluding arrest. He also faces charges of reckless driving to endanger and driving after consuming alcohol while under 21.

Paramedics treated three other individuals at the scene, including Wilson. The driver sustained minor injuries to his forehead and face. A man involved in the crash suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. Two other people were also injured in the collision.