12-Year-Old Killed, One Injured in Northwest Charlotte Crash, Shooting

A fatal crash occurred in northwest Charlotte at the intersection of Auten Road and Oakdale Road, resulting in the death of 12-year-old Mike Malanda, who was riding a dirt bike when struck by a Ford truck. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and emergency crews responded promptly, pronouncing Malanda deceased at the scene. The intersection has been closed to traffic as the Major Crash Investigation Unit conducts an ongoing investigation, and authorities are seeking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. No further details about the cause of the crash or additional vehicles involved have been released. The community has been advised to seek alternate routes due to the road closure during the investigation. CMPD has notified Malanda’s next of kin and continues to update the public as the investigation develops.