Fatal accident on Belk Freeway under investigation

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An investigation is ongoing after a fatal accident overnight near Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Tuesday.

Officers responded to calls regarding the single-vehicle crash around 4 a.m. on the Belk Freeway and the I-77 northbound ramp. One victim was found with injuries and taken to an area medical center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Paramedics initially stated that two patients had been admitted with injuries.

The circumstances of death are currently unknown.

No charges have been mentioned and the investigation is ongoing.