A fatal crash near Pineville's I-485 interchange snarled traffic yesterday, shutting the Exit 64B ramp and connector to NC 51 while first responders and investigators worked at the scene. The roadway eventually reopened, but not before motorists faced significant delays and detours.
The Pineville police department said the collision happened near the I-485 ramps at NC 51 and advised drivers to avoid the area while crews responded. The alert did not provide the identity of the person who died or explain what led to the crash.
Investigation Continued After Ramp Closure
The interchange is identified in NCDOT documents as Exit 64B for NC 51, also known as Pineville-Matthews Road. That ramp and its connector were closed as officers conducted what the department described as a lengthy investigation.
Police later reported that the scene had been cleared and all lanes were back open, although traffic was expected to remain delayed for an extended period. The department said additional information would be provided as it became available, but no further details were included in the initial update.
