A tragic incident occurred this Friday night in east Charlotte where a motorcyclist lost life in a collision. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported the accident happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lawyers Road and Harri Ann Drive, as per QC News.
The area has been cordoned off, and police have advised commuters to find alternate travel routes, creating heavy traffic backups in both directions. The impact of the crash prompted a closure of the intersection, which remains in effect. Medic officials arrived at the scene and pronounced the individual deceased there, WCCB Charlotte reports.
Avoiding the area is urged by CMPD, as stated in an announcement. The authorities have not yet released information on any other potential injuries or the events leading up to the crash. The investigation by police is ongoing, and no further details have been made available at this time.
Residents familiar with the area expect that the investigation and clearing process will cause delays in their daily commutes. As this story develops, further details may clarify the circumstances of the incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is continuing its work at the site of the collision, according to WBTV.
