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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man is dead after his car crashed and overturned in east Charlotte early Saturday morning, police said.
The crash happened around 4 a.m. on East W.T. Harris Boulevard at North Sharon Amity Road.
Officers said they believe Glenville Walker, 31, was speeding when he came upon a left curve in the road and lost control of the car, which ran off the right side of the road. They said the car hit a power pole and rolled over.
Officials said Walker was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to authorities, they believe alcohol use and speed were factors in the crash.
No other details have been released.
Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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