GASTONIA, N.C. — E. Hudson Boulevard in Gastonia has been closed as detectives investigate a fatal wreck that occurred after a drag racing incident Saturday afternoon.
Officers were called to the scene on E. Hudson Boulevard at Forbes Road around 2 p.m.
Police have confirmed one known fatality.
#GastoniaPd investigating fatal collision on E. Hudson Blvd at Forbes Rd. E. Hudson Blvd CLOSED at Forbes Rd.
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Call received 2:09pm.
Updates provided as info confirmed. #GastoniaNews pic.twitter.com/MKPFvxmLIk
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) December 18, 2021
Authorities say E. Hudson Boulevard is closed between Union Road and Windsor Woods Drive as detectives continue to investigate.
Check back for updates.