Motorcyclist dies in crash on Carowinds Boulevard, CMPD says
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in southwest Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The incident occurred just before 8:15 p.m. on Carowinds Boulevard near Choate Circle.
At the scene, police found a 1998 Honda Accord with heavy driver’s side damage and a 2007 Harley Davidson badly damaged in the roadway.
The driver of the Harley Davidson, 49-year-old Jean Kelly Allen Jr., was taken from the scene to Atrium Main. He died shortly after arrival.
The driver of the Honda Accord was taken to Atrium Health in Steele Creek for treatment for minor injuries, according to police.
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An investigation revealed that Allen was traveling northwest on Carowinds Boulevard when he collided with the Honda Accord as it turned onto the same road.
Police said impairment and speed appear to be possible factors on the part of the motorcyclist. It also appears Allen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Toxicology results, however, are pending.
This is a developing story, check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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