CHARLOTTE — A deadly motorcycle crash shut down a north Charlotte road Thursday evening.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers were called some time before 6 p.m. to Highland Creek Parkway near Prosperity Church Road.
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On Friday, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Gregory Allen Glisson Jr.
According to CMPD, investigators got evidence that Glisson was riding “at a high rate of speed” when he lost control of the motorcycle and hit a pole on the right side of the road.
The southeast side of the parkway was closed while officers investigated. Drivers were asked to take alternate routes.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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