Tag Archives: Independence Boulevard

Driver Charged In Deadly Car Accident

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed in accident on Independence Boulevard in east Charlotte Monday morning. The accident happened around 9 a.m. on Independence Boulevard and Fugate Avenue. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Caw Kam’s 2010 Toyota RAV4 was traveling in …Read More

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Man Shot In Stomach In East Charlotte Motel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting at an east Charlotte motel. Police said a man was shot in the stomach at the Budget Inn on Independence Boulevard around 4 a.m. The victim drove himself …Read More

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Body Found On Side Of Wendover Road; Police Investigating

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A body of a man was found near Independence Boulevard and Wendover Road on Monday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were on the scene after a passerby found the body. Police said foul play was not suspected, but officials were …Read More

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Man Dies After Being Hit By Drunk Driver

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 25-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was riding in was hit from behind in southeast Charlotte on Sunday evening. Early Monday morning, Charlotte police identified the man as Barnette White, Jr. According to police, White …Read More

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Police Nabbed Suspect In String Of Robberies

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Police caught a suspect connected with 7 store robberies in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. The suspect was taken into custody along Farm Pond Lane off Albemarle Road in east Charlotte. Police in Charlotte and Matthews connected seven store robberies …Read More

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Man Charged With DWI After Hitting, Injuring CMPD Officer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A CMPD officer was taken to a hospital following a crash with another vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver, police say. Saturday morning around 2 a.m., a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer was assisting a stranded tractor trailer in …Read More

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Early Morning Hit And Run Snarls Traffic On Independence Blvd.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in east Charlotte. The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. on East Independence Boulevard and Woodland Drive near Albemarle Road. One person was transported under emergency status and a second under non-emergency …Read More

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Police Seek Driver Who Hit Pedestrian On Independence Blvd.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives are looking for a driver they say likely hit and killed a man as he crossed Independence Boulevard early Saturday morning. Traquan McKoy died after police say five cars hit him while he crossed …Read More

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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Drunk Driver

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said speed, alcohol and drugs played a role in a deadly pedestrian accident on Independence Boulevard early Friday morning. Police said 29-year-old Marcus Lofton is being charged with driving while impaired and could face more …Read More

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