HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Officials are investigating a crash that killed one and seriously injured two others along I-77 in Huntersville Saturday morning.
According to the NC Department of Transportation, the crash happened on the ramp of I-77 southbound at mile marker 25, which is Sam Furr Road.
Medic confirmed that one person died at the scene and two others were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The Huntersville Fire Department later confirmed the car involved hit a tree just off the exit ramp.
One of two lanes remained closed on I-77 southbound following the crash, NCDOT said. The accident cleared shortly before 6:15 a.m. on Saturday.
Just down the road, a crash on I-77 southbound near Lakeview Road in Charlotte sent four people to the hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries, according to Medic.
WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the North Carolina Highway Patrol for more information on both of these accidents.
Check back here for updates and on the WCNC Charlotte app.
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