Tragedy struck early Monday morning in east Charlotte, where a fatal two-vehicle collision claimed a life and disrupted the daily commute. According to WBTV, the crash occurred just before 5 a.m. at the junction of Hood Road and Plaza Road Extension, prompting the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to close the intersection. Following the incident, officials have urged the public to avoid the area and find alternative routes; the duration of the closure remains unknown at this point.
The collision resulted in one fatality, and a second person received on-site treatment from MEDIC, according to QC News. The identity of the deceased has not been made public.
As morning turned to afternoon, the intersection remained blocked, with the incident having a stranglehold on the flow of traffic, according to WSOC-TV. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have not disclosed the specifics leading up to the crash. The investigative process is ongoing.
