Jonathan De Loera Olmos, Arrested, Raleigh, Obituary, Death : Teen Charged After Deadly S. New Hope Road Crash Kills Two Passengers
A 19-year-old Raleigh driver is facing felony charges after a horrific overnight crash on South New Hope Road left two passengers dead and an SUV completely destroyed.
Raleigh police said the deadly wreck happened shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday near Rogers Lane. Investigators believe the silver Toyota RAV4 was speeding northbound when the driver suddenly lost control near the median.
Police said the SUV slammed into a small tree before spinning sideways across the roadway. The vehicle then crashed hard into a larger tree on the driver’s side, with the roof taking a direct hit before the SUV overturned.
The violent rollover left two passengers inside with fatal injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but both victims died as a result of the crash. Their names have not yet been released by authorities.
The driver, identified as Jonathan De Loera Olmos, survived and was transported to a hospital. After the preliminary investigation, police charged the 19-year-old with driving while impaired and felony death by motor vehicle.
Investigators said the crash caused major damage along the roadway and forced officials to shut down part of South New Hope Road for several hours overnight and into Sunday morning. Crime scene investigators carefully examined tire marks, debris, and the heavily damaged SUV as traffic was redirected around the area.
Residents in the area woke up Sunday to flashing lights, damaged trees, and lingering questions surrounding the deadly wreck. The crash has already sparked renewed concerns about speeding and impaired driving along busy Raleigh roads late at night.
Police have not announced whether additional charges could follow as the investigation continues. For now, two families are mourning an unimaginable loss while a young driver faces accusations tied to a crash that changed several lives in a matter of seconds.
