MEDIC: 1 dead after crash involving motorcycle on I-77 in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 77 in north Charlotte Saturday morning, according to MEDIC.

The accident happened around 4:45 a.m. on I-77 northbound near Sunset Road, which is near exit 16. The crash involved a motorcycle and another car, officials said.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, MEDIC confirmed.

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A lane of the highway was closed but later reopened. There is no information at this time on the cause of the crash. Channel 9 is reaching out for more information.

Check back at this story for updates.

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