CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A motorcycle crash in west Charlotte on Friday night resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man, according to police.
The incident occurred on October 23 at approximately 8:32 p.m. on Wilkinson Boulevard near West Morehead Street. Authorities reported that Wildt Hardin, 21, was operating his motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he collided with an SUV that was making a left turn onto West Morehead Street.
First responders found Hardin on the roadway with life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage. Paramedics transported Hardin to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators indicated that the driver of the SUV did not show signs of impairment, noting that speed was a contributing factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are seeking witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to contact Detective Worthy at 704-432-2169, ext. 4. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.