CHARLOTTE — A 32-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in University City early Wednesday morning, according to a release from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. on University City Boulevard, near the intersection with North Tryon Street.
When officers arrived, they discovered a damaged Harley Davidson motorcycle and its rider, Aaron Linwood McIntosh, lying in the street unresponsive. Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The intersection was completely shut down while police investigated. It reopened around 4:30 a.m.
#BREAKING: One person was killed in a crash around 1:30 AM in University City. The intersection at N. Tryon and University City Blvd. is currently CLOSED for investigation. Updates coming up at 4:30 AM on @wsoctv #clt #cltraffic #clttraffic pic.twitter.com/A9BNiUq7U1
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While it’s unclear if the driver was impaired, police suspect speed played a role in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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