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Fatal crash closes Eastway Drive near East Independence Boulevard
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a fatal crash reported Thursday night in east Charlotte. Eastway Drive was closed near East Independence Boulevard as detectives worked at the scene, and drivers were asked to avoid the area.
A fatal crash in east Charlotte Thursday night prompted police to close part of Eastway Drive near East Independence Boulevard while detectives investigated, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.
Police asked drivers to avoid the area. The department did not provide further details about the crash or identify the person who died.