CHARLOTTE — Channel 9 learned that retired Charlotte Fire Department Capt. Anthony Moore was hit and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night on the inner loop of Interstate 485 in Mint Hill.
The crash happened at about 7:30 p.m. at Mile Marker 43 near Highway 51 (Blair Road).
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According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, an initial investigation revealed that a crash involving three vehicles had been moved to the median.
The driver of one of those vehicles called his father, Anthony Moore, who then came to the scene to help. After Moore was dropped off, he attempted to cross the interstate and was struck by a Chevrolet pickup truck.
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Moore died at the scene at the scene.
The Charlotte Fire Department tweeted regarding Moore’s death Wednesday night.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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