MPD Investigating Traffic Crashes

 

MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Traffic Unit Officers are

investigating two traffic crashes over the weekend which resulted in four individuals being

transported, two for serious injuries.

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:58 a.m., MPD Officers responded to a

reported a traffic crash on the 350 block of Cabarrus Avenue.

After arriving on the scene, Officers discovered that the driver of a passenger car had crossed the

center lane and collided head-on with a small SUV. The driver and a passenger from the small

SUV were transported for minor injuries. The driver of the passenger car, who was not wearing a

seatbelt, was transported to CMC Main and remains in serious condition. Driver impairment is

suspected, and the investigation into this incident is ongoing.

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., MPD Officers responded to a

reported a traffic crash at the I-77 northbound entrance on Highway 150 (Exit 36).

After arriving on the scene, Officers discovered that the driver of an SUV had made a left turn to

enter I-77 northbound in front of a motorcycle that was traveling westbound on Highway 150.

The motorcycle struck the SUV on the passenger side of the vehicle. The motorcyclist was

transported to CMC Main and remains in serious condition.

MPD’s Traffic Unit Officers are currently investigating both incidents. MPD was assisted at the

scene of these crashes by Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Iredell County EMS.