CHARLOTTE N.C. — A man has died from injuries he sustained in a crash that happened two weeks ago.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on February 12th, Andrew Young was driving a 2017 Hyundai on Rea Road near Ballantyne Commons Parkway when investigators say Young appeared to have suffered a medical event while driving and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered into the intersection of Rea Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway and struck a 2009 GMC which was traveling west on Ballantyne Commons Parkway.
The 2009 GMC, which was operated by Ann Hatton, had a green light when it was struck by the Young’s Hyundai. After the initial crash, Hatton lost control of her vehicle as it continued across the intersection where it then struck a 2016 Ford that was stopped in traffic on the northbound lanes of Rea Road.
Young was transported to CMC with life-threatening injuries suffered during the crash event. On February 26, 2017 at 10:43 a.m., Young was pronounced deceased as a result of the injuries sustained during the crash event.
This crash is currently under investigation by the CMPD Major Crash Investigation Unit. Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about the case is asked to call Detective Sammis (704) 336-8862 or Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
