Executive Summary
- A multi-vehicle collision in east Charlotte has resulted in one fatality.
- The crash occurred on Eastway Drive, which is now closed to traffic between Dunlavin Way and Kilborne Drive.
- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is actively investigating the cause of the fatal incident.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in east Charlotte, prompting a police investigation and the closure of a section of Eastway Drive. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has confirmed the fatality and is investigating the circumstances of the collision.
The incident occurred on Eastway Drive, specifically between Dunlavin Way and Kilborne Drive. Initial reports from the scene described one vehicle overturned on its side while another appeared to have veered across the roadway.
In response to the crash, authorities have closed Eastway Drive to traffic between Dunlavin Way and Kilborne Drive to allow investigators to process the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and utilize alternative routes until the road is reopened.
The CMPD’s investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is ongoing. No further details regarding the victim’s identity or the factors contributing to the collision have been released at this time.