Part Of Eastway Drive Still Closed After Early Morning Accident

CHARLOTTE, NC — Crews are still working to repair utility lines and poles on Eastway Drive after a woman crashed into it early Friday morning.

The accident happened on Eastway Drive at Eastway Crossing between Independence Boulevard and Central Avenue. That area is closed while crews make repairs.

Police say a woman was leaving McDonald’s after midnight Friday when she spilled her drink, lost control of her car, and slammed into a utility pole.

Drivers can take Briar Creek to get around the closure.