CHARLOTTE — A driver was charged after a deadly crash Monday morning in east Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.
A 1999 Ford F-150 was going north on Hood Road at about 4:45 a.m. and had the green light at the Plaza Road Extension intersection.
A 2018 Ford F-250 was going east and went through a red light, hitting the driver’s side of the F-150.
The driver of the F-150, Lee Staten, 57, died at the scene.
The driver of the F-250, Edwin Bellorin, Jr., 30, showed signs of impairment and was arrested, police said.
He was taken to jail, and charged with felony death by motor vehicle.
Bellorin had minor injuries from the wreck.
The road was closed for several hours due to the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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