Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train In Charlotte: Reports

Charlotte NC

26 May, 2021

9:07 AM

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CHARLOTTE, NC — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in a predawn crash in Plaza Midwood early Wednesday morning, according to reports. The crash occurred near the 900 block of Louise Avenue at Central Avenue around 3 a.m., and prompted road closures while investigators responded to the scene, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. The crash occurred as a person attempted to cross the tracks as the train approached, CMPD told WCNC. Streets near the scene were reopened to traffic around 6 a.m., when the train began to move, WSOC reported. This story will be updated when more information becomes available. SEE ALSO: Credit Karma To Expand NC Operations With New Charlotte Tech HubRain Or Shine? Here's The Memorial Day Forecast For CharlotteNC Patch Readers Split On COVID-19 Vaccine For Children: Survey