Early Friday morning's commute in Huntersville turned tragic when a pedestrian was struck and killed. As reported by QC News, the incident occurred just before 6:30 a.m., prompting the eastbound closure of Gilead Road between Reese Boulevard and Interstate 77. The Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic) confirmed the fatality, stating the pedestrian died before they could arrive at the scene of the crash.
Authorities quickly closed the road to conduct an on-scene investigation, strongly advising the public to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes. WBTV added that the road's closure was bound to significantly affect travel during the morning hours, though they could not provide concrete details on when to expect Gilead Road to reopen.
The Huntersville Fire Department was among the first responders to the incident and detailed that the crash took place in the vicinity of the Novant Health hospital. The road's closure spanned a crucial stretch, as noted in the coverage by WBTV, underscoring the morning's traffic complications.
Adding to initial confusion, WSOC-TV reported that the situation was initially listed as a cardiac incident, only to later be updated to the pedestrian being struck. The road was closed for investigation.
