Sugar Creek Road

A motorcyclist was killed in a four-vehicle crash on I-85 in Charlotte after two speeding cars collided with his motorcycle and another vehicle. The deceased was identified as 33-year-old Alex Rodriguez, who was ejected and died at the scene. No charges have been announced, but an investigation is ongoing.

Alex Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Charlotte resident, died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-85 South near Sugar Creek Road involving a Mercedes, Audi, Hyundai, and motorcycle. The collision occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m., with preliminary investigations indicating the Mercedes and Audi were traveling at high speed before impact. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

One person was seriously injured in a crash on I-85 South and Sugar Creek Road in Charlotte, causing all southbound lanes to close. A car was overturned and resting on another vehicle at the scene, as reported by MEDIC and Channel 9's Tina Terry.

A car overturned on I-85 South in northeast Charlotte, causing major traffic backups and shutting down all southbound lanes. The vehicle was resting on top of another car at the scene, and officials warned of several hours of delays. No details about injuries or the cause of the incident have been released.

A man struck by a car on Sugar Creek Road last summer has died from his injuries, according to CMPD. The vehicle involved allegedly failed to remain at the scene or notify law enforcement.