Interstate reopens after pedestrian killed on I-85 South, authorities say

CHARLOTTE — A pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 85 South right by the interchange with Interstate 485 on Monday morning, causing major delays into Charlotte.

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Around 5 a.m., law enforcement officials responded to the busy interchange for reports of a person hit.

By 5:45 a.m., MEDIC confirmed the accident was deadly.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol shut down I-85 going towards Uptown to investigate the death.

Traffic was rerouted at the Concord Mills Exit until 8 a.m., when the closure lifted and traffic could flow freely again.

This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.

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