Charlotte man charged with hit-and-run, DWI in 4th of July death of female pedestrian
A Charlotte man has been charged with a rash of crimes linked to what police describe as a hit-and-run in west Charlotte that killed a 33-year-old pedestrian.
Jody Yeldell, 46, was arrested at his home around midnight Monday, not long after Rinnell Curry, 33, was fatally injured after being struck by a car at the 2600 block of West Boulevard.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, Curry was standing in the road away from her vehicle when she was hit by a black 2013 Chrysler 300, which fled. She died at the scene. Police say speed and alcohol factored into the collision.
The Chrysler was found a short time later at Yeldell’s residence, according to police. He has been charged with driving with a revoked license, DWI, felony death by motor vehicle, and felony hit and run, police say.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the collision can call CMPD at 704-432-2169, ext. 6.
The public also can leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
