July 24, 2023 - On July 22, 2023 at approximately 5:15 PM, the Gastonia Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 85 southbound between Exits 19 and 20. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to locate several vehicles that had been involved in a collision. Several witnesses remained at the scene and stated that a Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southbound at a very high rate of speed. The driver of the vehicle lost control, striking several other vehicles, and running off the right-hand side of the roadway striking multiple trees. The driver of the Chevrolet Camaro was pronounced deceased at the scene. The remainder of the drivers involved received minor to no injuries.
The Gastonia Police Department Traffic Enforcement Division was called to investigate the motor vehicle collision. This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Officer Blair or Officer Koeppel the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702.