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Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte reopens after hours-long closure

The road, also known as NC 51, was closed west of Carmel Road.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A busy stretch of Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte reopened Monday evening after hours of being closed due to a crash investigation.

The road was closed from Bannington Road to Baybrook Lane. That's about a mile stretch of Pineville-Matthews Road, also known as NC State Road 51, and is located west of Carmel Road.

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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said an early morning crash caused downed power lines. Medic said one person went to the hospital as a result of the crash.

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