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1 dead, 1 injured in Huntersville crash

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Firefighters responded to the scene of a deadly crash in Huntersville on Sunday, officials said.

Huntersville Fire Department officials said the crash happened on McCoy Road between Hambright and Beatties Ford roads and involved an overturned vehicle.

Authorities said the Long Creek Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Officials said Jerod Lane Mitchell, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another suffered serious injuries and was taken to Carolinas Medical Center, officials said.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

McCoy Road was closed while crews work on the scene, officials said.