CHARLOTTE, N.C — Two people were killed and another was hurt in a crash in west Charlotte Friday night, police said.
Officers responded to the wreck at around 8:51 p.m. on Wilkinson Boulevard.
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After investigating, officers said an SUV was traveling west on Wilkinson Boulevard and the driver went through the intersection of Old Steele Creek Road at a high rate of speed. The SUV then struck a car turning left into Donald Ross Road. The car then went off the road and hit a utility pole.
The driver of the car, 32-year-old Rodney Grier, and his passenger, 37-year-old Emanuel Jackson, died at the scene, MEDIC confirmed. The driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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