Mount Holly Man Dies After Crashing Into Gas Line

GASTONIA, N.C. – One person died in a car crash after allegedly hitting a natural gas line station on Thursday afternoon.

It happened around 2:30 p.m. on Hickory Grove Road in Gaston County.

A vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a culvert and overturned. It then struck a natural gas line before coming to a halt on its roof.

One person was killed in the crash. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Charles Van Alst of Mount Holly.

Troopers said they believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.