73-year-old cyclist killed in crash with semi-truck at busy south Charlotte intersection

CHARLOTTE — A busy intersection in south Charlotte was shut down on Friday afternoon after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist, officials said.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said, upon arrival, they found a semi-truck and a cyclist in the intersection.

The cyclist was unresponsive, and MEDIC declared him deceased.

Police have identified the cyclist as 73-year-old William Sterling Yoder.

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The intersection of Park and East Woodlawn roads was closed shortly after 3 p.m. The intersection has since reopened.

The semi-truck driver has been identified as 39-year-old Deandre Xavier McClish. Police said speed and impairment are not suspected to be contributing factors in the crash.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, according to CMPD. Police ask that any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the crash call (704) 432-2169, extension 5.

No additional details have been made available.

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

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