CHARLOTTE — One person was killed, and two others were injured following a single-vehicle crash involving a stolen car in east Charlotte early Sunday morning.
MEDIC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to the scene at the 3200 block of Shamrock Drive shortly after 3 a.m.
Two patients were sent to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, MEDIC said.
The deceased victim was identified as 18-year-old Anthony Pavon Santos.
Officials said the stolen Kia Forte was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, ran off the road, and crashed into a tree and telephone pole.
Those injured have not been identified, but police said one of the injured passengers was a juvenile.
Police are investigating the crash and have asked that drivers avoid the area.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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