MATTHEWS, N.C. — Troopers believe alcohol may have led to a deadly New Year’s Eve crash on Interstate 485.
On Sunday around 8:40 p.m., troopers were called to the outer loop of Interstate 485 between Providence Road and John Street in Matthews.
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After an investigation, the highway patrol discovered that a disabled gray Dodge Charger was in the right lane of the interstate in a construction zone. A blue Toyota Camry was driving in the same lane when it hit the Charger.
Troopers said the driver of the Camry, 31-year-old York Mobley Winstead, died at the scene. Winstead was from Indian Trail.
No one was inside the Charger at the time of the crash.
The outer loop of I-485 was closed while troopers investigated.
Investigators said alcohol and not wearing a seatbelt may have led to the crash.
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