Kemberle Braden

Release: IMMEDIATE          Contact: Officer A. Pecia, Public Information Officer

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Traffic Fatality

(Fayetteville, NC) – Members of the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit are investigating a crash that occurred on November 24, 2023 on Stacy Weaver Drive, which resulted in one fatality.

On November 24, 2023, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to Stacy Weaver Drive to a report of a vehicle crash involving a Toyota and a Chrysler. The driver of the Toyota was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as Robert McGirt (27 years old) of Fayetteville. His family has been notified. The driver of the Chrysler was taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained from the crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed the Toyota crossed the center line of the roadway and was struck by the Chrysler.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact Police Specialist C. Biggerstaff at 910-751-1382.

If you have information on this investigation and would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (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.