A violent rollover crash on the I-485 outer loop in west Charlotte was caught on a driver's dashcam Wednesday night, showing a pickup truck flipping several times and leaving at least one person seriously injured. The clip, which has been circulating quickly among local drivers and newsrooms, is now central to an active crash investigation.
Dashcam shared with local station
The video was recorded by motorist Kourtney Butler and shared with WRAL, which reports Butler hoped it would help identify other drivers involved. Her dashcam shows a pickup traveling near Exit 6 on the I-485 outer loop, by West Boulevard, when another truck appears to force it off the road. The pickup then flips multiple times across the lanes while the other vehicle keeps going. According to WRAL, at least one person suffered serious injuries in the rollover.
I-485 safety and recent dashcam cases
This stretch of I-485 has already seen its share of harrowing dashcam footage and hit-and-run incidents in recent weeks, feeding long-standing worries about high speeds and aggressive lane changes along the loop. As a wild I-485 smash-and-run highlighted in April, more motorists are leaning on dashboard cameras to capture dangerous driving and help investigators sort out what really happened.
Investigation and legal questions
WRAL reports that detectives are now reviewing Butler's dashcam video along with any additional footage as they work to reconstruct the crash and determine whether charges will be filed. Officials have not released the names of anyone involved, and authorities have shared only limited information while the investigation continues.
Investigators are expected to update the public as more details are confirmed, and this story will be updated once officials release additional information.
