CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Councilman JD Mazuera Arias said he was involved in a serious crash on Sunday and sustained internal inflammation and swelling.
JD Mazuera Arias, whose dog was also in the vehicle, said both went to receive medical care following the crash. The council member visited an emergency room and underwent a CT scan, while the dog was seen by a veterinarian. Both were described as sore, bruised and shaken, but safe.
“This experience was a powerful reminder of how quickly lives can change on our roads,” Mazuera Arias said in a statement. “It reinforced why Vision Zero matters and why we must continue working to make our streets safer for everyone.”…