Authorities have identified the person killed in a crash along Shannon Bradley Road in Gastonia on Thursday, a deadly wreck that forced part of the road to shut down while investigators documented the scene. Officials say the investigation is still active and have not released any further details about what led up to the collision.
Responders found the wreck on Shannon Bradley Road on Thursday and later confirmed one person had died, according to WCNC. The station reports that traffic investigators with the Gastonia Police Department took over the scene and that the victim has been identified, though officials have not released the name publicly.
Crash Adds to Local Traffic Toll
Gastonia recorded 3,269 crashes and nine traffic fatalities in 2023, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation's crash report. The numbers highlight ongoing concerns about roadway safety on busy city corridors such as Shannon Bradley Road.
What Investigators Are Looking At
Police have not shared whether speed, impairment, or any other specific factors contributed to the wreck, and the case remains under active investigation, WCNC reports. Authorities say more information will be released as they finish processing the scene and reviewing records tied to the crash.
How to Share Tips
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6701, according to the City of Gastonia. Additional police press releases and media contacts are listed on the city's website.
This story will be updated as officials release more details. For now, investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened on Shannon Bradley Road.
