NORTH CAROLINA — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash Monday night on East Independence Boulevard, according to officials.
Medic confirmed the collision occurred in the 12200 block of East Independence Boulevard in Matthews, near Union County.
Authorities said one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted following the crash, according to North Carolina Department of Transportation maps.
No additional details about the circumstances of the collision have been released.
The incident remains under investigation.
