Deadly morning crash closes all lanes on I-77 in Mooresville

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A crash on Interstate 77 in Mooresville killed one person and shut down all northbound lanes for two hours Saturday morning.

The crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. on I-77 North at mile marker 34 in Mooresville.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene. They said a black 2022 Honda Accord was disabled in the right northbound lane. The driver, 25-year-old Kylah Wheeler of Fultondale, Alabama, had parked the car and exited the vehicle.

Officials said a 2004 silver Ford Explorer struck the Honda, which in turn struck Wheeler. The driver of the Ford, 41-year-old Natalie Plummer of Davidson, had no injuries. But Wheeler succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Wheeler had improperly parked her vehicle in the roadway with no lights on, officials said. Investigators said speed and impairment were not factors in the crash.

Officials said no charges will be filed.

The crash was cleared by 6:35 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

No additional details have been made available.

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

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