North Carolina

Kenneth William Kelsey Killed in Accident at I-77 and Woodlawn Rd in Charlotte, NC

Published on: October 19, 2021

Date of Accident
October 18, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Kenneth William Kelsey
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-77, Charlotte, NC, USA

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed one person at  I-77 and Woodlawn Rd in Charlotte, NC on October 18th, 2021. Police say the incident involved seven vehicles crashing after a tractor trailer failed to reduce its speed as vehicles ahead were stopped while waiting to enter a construction work zone. This created a chain reaction collision amongst multiple other vehicles. The tractor-trailer involved overturned and one person, identified as 73-year-old Kenneth William Kelsey, suffered fatal injuries.  The driver believed to be at-fault was hospitalized with serious injuries. Several others were treated for minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-77 and Woodlawn Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Six vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, collided under unclear circumstances

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