HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A man died and another driver was hurt in a crash on a busy Huntersville road Tuesday, MEDIC said.
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First responders were called around 4:30 p.m. to Sam Furr Road near Old Statesville Road.
At the scene, Chopper 9 Skyzoom could see a pickup truck and a Volkswagen sedan, both with heavy damage to their fronts. It appears they collided head-on.
MEDIC said one person died in the crash. Police said the driver of the truck was taken to a Charlotte hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Huntersville police identified the victim as 25-year-old Shakeem Chaney. He was driving the Volkswagen, they said.
Sam Furr Road was blocked in both directions while crews worked to clear the scene.
*ROAD CLOSED* Sam Furr Road is currently closed between Old Statesville and Westmoreland Roads; following a serious crash. Avoid the area & please select an alternate route. Look for traffic direction from @HuntersvillePD. #CLTtraffic #RoadClosure #Crash pic.twitter.com/0GN1bbALRn
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) May 28, 2024
Police are still investigating what caused the crash.
Neither vehicle had any passengers inside.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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