CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal accident that happened on Sardis Road North on December 27th. Police say a vehicle ran off the road and struck a utility pole shortly before 9:30pm.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Hyundai Tucson with significant damage to the front-end of the vehicle and power lines lying in the roadway, according to a news release.
Police say the driver of the vehicle, 71-year-old James Webster, was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders. Initial investigation reveals that Webster was driving southwest on Sardis Road North when he entered a curve, drove off the road, and struck an utility pole, according to a news release.
Police say Webster was not wearing a seat belt. Detectives say alcohol impairment and excessive speed appear to be contributing factors in the collision.
Anyone with information on this accident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
