CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly accident in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Officers were responding to the accident near the intersection of Gibbon Road and Old Statesville Road just after 3:30 a.m.
Gibbon Road heading toward Interstate 77 at Statesville Road is closed as a result of the deadly crash, according to police. CMPD is asking people to avoid the area at this time.
Medic initially told WCNC Charlotte there were no transports from the scene. It was later confirmed one person died following the crash.
No word on what caused the crash. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to CMPD to learn more information.
Check back here as this story develops and on the WCNC Charlotte app.
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