North Carolina

Officer Mia Goodwin Killed in Accident at I-85 in Charlotte, NC

Published on: January 4, 2022

Date of Accident
December 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Mia Goodwin
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, USA

What Happened

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a crash that killed one of its officers at I-85 in Charlotte, NC on December 22nd, 2021. Around 3:40 a.m., investigators say the collision occurred between dour police vehicles and two semi-trucks in the southbound lanes near W.T. Harris Blvd. They believe a truck operated by 50-year-old Daniel Leon Morgan failed to reduce its speed and move to a left open lane before colliding with the four vehicles, another semi-truck and an officer. That officer was identified as 33-year-old Mia Goodwin, who suffered fatal injuries from the crash. Three other officers were injured, however, their injuries were said to be non-life-threatening. Morgan was arrested and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle, Failure to Reduce Speed ad Felony Failure to Move for Stopped Emergency Vehicles.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Police Cruiser, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two semi-trucks collided with four police vehicles

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