A fatal vehicle crash last night in northwest Charlotte is currently under investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The accident took place on Bellhaven Boulevard, close to the intersection with Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, as reported by WBTV.
Due to the severity of the incident, the area around Bellhaven Boulevard and Bellhaven Circle was closed off to traffic, as law enforcement worked the scene, the details surrounding the crash, such as the number of vehicles involved, and the series of events leading up to the accident have not been disclosed.
In a night that ended tragically for one individual, QC News reports that the crash was initially reported shortly before 11:30 p.m. The incident was severe enough that the Mecklenburg EMS Agency (MEDIC) transported one person to Atrium Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries; the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department later confirmed the person succumbed to their injuries.
Onlookers witnessed a car flipped onto its side as detailed by WSOCTV. MEDIC disclosed that one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, although the police did not confirm whether this was the individual who died following the crash. Investigations by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police continue to unravel the cause and factors contributing to the fatal event.
Authorities have not released further details about other possible victims or the cause of the crash. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin are notified. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
