The Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit investigated a vehicle crash that occurred Monday in the area of Hope Mills Road and Glensford Drive that resulted in two deaths and the arrest of a 26-year-old man.
At about 10:55 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the area of Hope Mills Road and Glensford Drive to reports of a vehicle crash between two vehicles. Upon arriving on scene, officers located a Toyota Corolla and a Chrysler 300.
The driver and passenger of the Toyota were both pronounced dead at the scene. Killed were Jada Fields, 47, and Patricia Fields, 46, who police say were married. Their family has been notified.
The preliminary investigation revealed the Toyota was traveling west and had a green light on Raeford Road. The Chrysler was traveling north on Hope Mills Road and ran a red light, colliding with the Toyota.
Police charged Michael Anthony Smith Jr. with the following :
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact Officer J. Smith at 910-987-4510.
Those with information can submit anonymous tips through Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-8477. Crime Stoppers information can also be submitted electronically by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.
