Man dies after car crashes through brick sign in south Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A man died after a car crashed into a brick, monument-like sign in front of a south Charlotte neighborhood Monday night.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers arrived around 9:15 p.m. Monday at the crash on Rea Road near Tom Short Road.

They found Brett Noland Birindelli, age 22, dead on the scene.

Birindelli’s car, a 2008 Ford Mustang, ran off the road and hit the post, coming to a rest in a ditch on the side of Rea Road.

According to a release, Birindelli was speeding, lost control of his car, hit the brick structure, and was ejected.

Nearby residents said speeding is a problem in the area.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The post was about 12 feet made of brick and concrete labeled “Blakeney Greens.”

The northbound lanes of Rea Road were closed during the crash investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about this case is asked to call CMPD at 704-432-2169, extension 6.

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

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