Concord, NC : Kannapolis man dead in weekend crash on Monday, December 19th 2016

A man died in a car crash just outside Kannapolis Friday.

At about 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Kevin Dale Barkley, 32, of Kannapolis was driving a 2003 Pontiac east on Wright Road 2 miles outside the town.

“A 2004 Cadillac was traveling west on Wright Road,” 1st Sgt. S.L. Pace with N.C. Highway Patrol said. “The Pontiac driver lost control, and he crossed the center line.”

The Cadillac hit the passenger door of the Pontiac. Barkley died in the crash.

Pace said Highway Patrol thinks alcohol might have played a role in the wreck.

“We’re waiting on test results,” he said. “But alcohol is suspected.”

Pace said at this time no charges have been filed in the case.

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Kannapolis man dead in weekend crash