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Updated press release on the Traffic Crash Investigation from January 3, 2023, North Main Street and McDowell High Drive
Date: October 26, 2023
Re: Traffic Crash Investigation
On Thursday October 5, 2023, Brandon Pierce Love (32 of Marion) was arrested on charges stemming from the January 3, 2023 traffic crash, which occurred on North Main Street, in Marion. At the completion of the traffic crash investigation, and after having discussion with the District Attorney’s Office, Officer Zach Wilson charged Love with the following charges.
1 Count of Felony Child Abuse
1 Count of Misdemeanor Child Abuse
1 Count of Misdemeanor Aggressive Driving
On October 5, 2023, Love was served with an indictment for the above listed charges, and is scheduled to appear in court on November 6, 2023. The investigation concluded in March of 2023, however, due to Love’s medical condition, this delayed him being served with the charges.
*Below is a synopsis of the original media release from the date of the crash. *
On Tuesday January 3, 2023 a motor vehicle collision occurred in the intersection of North Main Street and McDowell High Drive involving two vehicles. Preliminary investigation at this point has shown that a 2014 Ford Truck, occupied by two juveniles, one legally licensed 16yoa and his passenger 15yoa, were leaving McDowell High School. According to numerous witnesses, the truck had a green light and was attempting to make a left turn from McDowell High Drive onto North Main Street. It was at this point when a 2006 Ford SUV driven by Brandon Pierce Love 32yoa of Kathy Street in Marion, was traveling South on Main Street. Love did not stop for the red light in his direction and traveled into the intersection where the two vehicles collided. Also, inside Love’s vehicle in the rear seats were two juveniles ages 8yoa and 6yoa.
Authority: Chief Allen Lawrence
Updated press release on the Traffic Crash Investigation from January 3, 2023, North Main Street and McDowell High Drive 
Media Release Update
Date: October 26, 2023
Re: Traffic Crash Investigation
On Thursday October 5, 2023, Brandon Pierce Love (32 of Marion) was arrested on charges stemming from the January 3, 2023 traffic crash, which occurred on North Main Street, in Marion. At the completion of the traffic crash investigation, and after having discussion with the District Attorney’s Office, Officer Zach Wilson charged Love with the following charges.
1 Count of Felony Child Abuse
1 Count of Misdemeanor Child Abuse
1 Count of Misdemeanor Aggressive Driving
On October 5, 2023, Love was served with an indictment for the above listed charges, and is scheduled to appear in court on November 6, 2023. The investigation concluded in March of 2023, however, due to Love’s medical condition, this delayed him being served with the charges.
*Below is a synopsis of the original media release from the date of the crash. *
On Tuesday January 3, 2023 a motor vehicle collision occurred in the intersection of North Main Street and McDowell High Drive involving two vehicles. Preliminary investigation at this point has shown that a 2014 Ford Truck, occupied by two juveniles, one legally licensed 16yoa and his passenger 15yoa, were leaving McDowell High School. According to numerous witnesses, the truck had a green light and was attempting to make a left turn from McDowell High Drive onto North Main Street. It was at this point when a 2006 Ford SUV driven by Brandon Pierce Love 32yoa of Kathy Street in Marion, was traveling South on Main Street. Love did not stop for the red light in his direction and traveled into the intersection where the two vehicles collided. Also, inside Love’s vehicle in the rear seats were two juveniles ages 8yoa and 6yoa.
Authority: Chief Allen Lawrence
Address/Location
Marion Police Department, NC
270 S Main St
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3231