CHARLOTTE — One person is dead after a crash in east Charlotte on Friday morning, according to MEDIC.
Just after 6 a.m., the Charlotte Fire Department said a crash caused North Sharon Amity Road between Central Avenue and Wilora Lake Road to close in both directions for an “extended amount of time.” It has since reopened.
According to police, a person who called 911 said a car ran a yellow light and struck a person walking in the crosswalk. The victim died at the scene, MEDIC confirmed.
UPDATE: A look at the crash scene that has Sharon Amity CLOSED between Central Ave. & Wilora Lake Dr. Gathering more details now. #clt #clttraffic #cltraffic pic.twitter.com/s5DgDqc7BV
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) July 1, 2022
Channel 9 has reached out to police for more details on whether the driver will face charges.
No other details have been released at this point.
This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.
(WATCH BELOW: One dead, another hurt after car crash in northeast Charlotte, CMPD says)
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