Fatal Crash Kills 1, Injures 1 on I-277 Charlotte Near Panthers Stadium

In Charlotte, North Carolina, a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 277 near Bank of America Stadium in the early hours following the first Panthers preseason game. The accident involved two cars and resulted in one person being pronounced dead at the scene, while another was hospitalized with serious injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with one car reportedly facing oncoming traffic. Authorities closed the interstate past Exit 1D for several hours, reopening it around 7 to 8:30 a.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no charges have been announced. Drivers were advised to follow on-scene personnel for detours during the closure.