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.
UPDATE: Now this crash is being reported I-85 SB between Concord Mills/Bruton Smith Blvd. and I-485. Doesn't sound good. #CabarrusCo #clt #cltraffic #clttraffic https://t.co/eDoTqBH1Qd
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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.
(WATCH: Pedestrian hit, hospitalized in Uptown on Sunday)
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