1 killed, 1 sent to hospital in crash just outside Uptown, MEDIC says

CHARLOTTE — A fatal vehicle collision occurred on the West John Belk Freeway near South Church Street early Saturday morning.

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The crash resulted in the death of Peter Jacob Didier, 32, and injuries to Scott Brown, 57.

The collision took place at 2:44 a.m. on August 9 when Didier, driving a red 2006 Honda Civic, was traveling the wrong way in the southbound lanes and collided head-on with Brown’s black 1996 Ford Explorer.

Central Division officers responded to the accident call and upon arrival found Didier unresponsive in his vehicle, which had sustained heavy front-end damage. He was pronounced dead at the scene by MEDIC.

Brown was transported to Atrium Health Main with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives from CMPD’s Major Crash Investigation Unit, along with Crime Scene Search and the DWI Task Force, are investigating the incident.

Brown was screened for impairment and was determined not to be impaired. It is currently unknown if speed or impairment were factors for Didier. Didier’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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