A late-night attempt to stop a stolen car on Interstate 77 in Charlotte ended in tragedy Sunday when a crash killed one person and shut down the highway for hours, according to police. The wreck happened after 10 p.m. and a suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
Police Say Stolen-Car Stop Triggered Deadly Wreck
Charlotte police told WCNC the crash happened after officers tried to pull over a vehicle that had been reported stolen. According to the station, the collision left one person dead, and emergency crews shut down the roadway while investigators documented the scene. Authorities did not immediately release the victim's name.
I-77 Has Seen A String Of Serious Crashes
I-77 has been no stranger to serious incidents and closures in recent years, with fatal early-morning wrecks and crashes that have taken down power lines and wrecked commutes. Coverage of an early-morning fatal Tyvola Road wreck in south Charlotte shows how a single crash can ripple across the region's busy routes. Those past incidents underscore how quickly problems on the packed interstate can turn into long delays for drivers.
Investigation Still Active As Police Seek Tips
Police said the investigation remains active and did not immediately say whether additional charges could follow, according to WCNC. Officials have asked anyone with information or dash-cam video from the area to contact investigators as they work to piece together exactly what happened on the interstate.
