Gregory Wheeling faces DWI and manslaughter charges in death of Kelli Putnam

From WSOC

Gregory Wheeling jailed on DWI charge in death of Kelli Putnam photo courtesy of John Sparks WBTV

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — South Boulevard involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle Sunday.

Detectives also responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.

Information gathered on the scene by investigators revealed the driver, Gregory Alan Wheeling, was in a 2014 Audi S4 in the right lane heading southbound towards Remount Road. Four other passengers were also in the car at the time of the crash.  Witnesses at the scene told Channel 9 a female was crossing the street when she was struck by the car.

Officers said the pedestrian, Kelli Sue Putnam, 28, was walking along the sidewalk on the southbound sidewalk of South Boulevard. The pedestrian stepped out in front of the AUDI and was struck, according to officials.

After impact, Putnam was thrown up on the vehicle and came to rest in the northbound lanes of South Boulevard.  The Audi then went off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.  …..MORE