For drivers on Central Avenue Sunday night, a normally busy east Charlotte corridor turned into a standstill after a deadly crash shut down several blocks while emergency crews worked the scene. The collision happened in the 4300 block of Central Avenue, and authorities closed the roadway between Kilborne Drive and Sheridan Drive during the investigation. Officials have not yet released the victim's name or any information about what led to the crash, as reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
According to WSOC-TV, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed both the fatal collision and the road closure, noting that no additional details were immediately available as officers processed the scene.
What investigators are doing
Detectives from CMPD's Major Crash Investigation Unit typically handle fatal wrecks, working with MEDIC and Crime Scene Search to collect evidence and determine what happened, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department newsroom. Those official summaries regularly urge witnesses to save any video they have and contact investigators while a case is still active.
Central Avenue context
Central Avenue is one of Charlotte's busiest east-west routes and has seen its share of serious crashes and lengthy shutdowns over the years, as local coverage and transit reporting have documented. Reporting by WFAE and other outlets has highlighted both major collisions and utility work that have repeatedly disrupted travel along the corridor.
How to help
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has video from the area is asked to contact CMPD or share an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. Previous department notices list Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Investigators are urging anyone with information to preserve cellphone footage and provide it to detectives as the probe continues.
