CHARLOTTE — A trooper, a child, and a 33-year-old man were sent to hospitals Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 485 in south Charlotte, officials with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
The collision happened at approximately 9:35 a.m. near the 65.2-mile marker on I-485 Outer Loop. The patrol vehicle was parked outside the travel lanes, conducting stationary speed enforcement when the Honda Accord, driven by Willie James McClain, failed to maintain its lane and collided with the patrol car, trooper said.
Both vehicles continued off the left shoulder after the impact, with the patrol car striking the concrete median barrier. The patrol officer, identified as Trooper Brad Gaines, was inside his vehicle at the time of the collision.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom was over the wreck that was under a railroad bridge. Traffic appeared to be backed up for miles after the outer loop was closed. By 11:30 a.m., traffic was flowing again.
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Gaines was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, McClain and a 3-year-old child, who was also in the Honda Accord, were taken to Atrium – Main in Charlotte with serious injuries.
Charges have not yet been filed.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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