Charlotte, NC : Driver killed in crash near Charlotte's South End early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2017
Charlotte, North Carolina
A driver was killed in a crash near Charlotte's South End early Wednesday morning.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say 32-year-old Jon Robert Guthrie was driving a 2000 Volvo 960 Station Wagon when he crashed at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Remount Road.
It happened around 12:07 a.m.
Police believe Guthrie struck a curb and lost control of the vehicle, which then slid through the intersection and struck a utility pole. Medic pronounced Guthrie dead on scene.
Police believe speed was a factor and say Guthrie was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other people of vehicles were involved.
It is unknown if alcohol played a role.
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Driver killed in crash near Charlotte's South End