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CMPD seeks driver of vehicle after fatal east Charlotte crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 27-year-old man died in a three-vehicle wreck, which included a bus, Friday afternoon on Eastway Drive, CMPD said.

A Pontiac was speeding in the right lane on Eastway Drive.

The driver, Eldridge Williams Jenkins, lost control on a curve, crossed into the opposing lanes and struck the rear of a Toyota.

The Pontiac continued sliding and was struck on the passenger side by a Cabarrus County bus, which was also in the opposite lanes.

Jenkins died in the crash.

The driver of the bus was taken to CMC-Main with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Toyota was not injured.

CMPD wants to talk with the driver of a white, four-door Audi that was seen speeding in the area moments before the crash.

The Audi might be connected to the driver of the Pontiac.

The drivers of the bus and the Toyota were not violating any traffic laws.

Any witnesses are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Detective Steve Williams at 704-432-2169.

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