Alcides Adan Arias Diaz, 25, Keneth Romero Tzul, 30, and Lelis Baltazar, 37, killed in violent high-speed crash into tractor trailer on I-77 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Modified Date:
Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:51amAccident Date:
Monday, April 20, 2015Speeds in excess of 100 mph played role in crash that killed 3 in NC
Investigators said it was one of the worst crashes they’ve seen in a long time.
Troopers: Speeds in excess of 100 mph played role in crash that killed 3
Officials said the driver of the tractor-trailer felt something but thought it may have been a flat tire and ended up dragging the BMW more than 1,500 feet before stopping.
Three killed after colliding with tractor-trailer near uptown CLT
A few minutes later, the witness said he noticed the BMW had crashed into the tractor-trailer. Troopers are investigating contributing factors and have not ruled out alcohol.
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At around 1:45 a.m. Monday, a BMW traveling at speeds topping 100 mph slammed into the back of a semi on I-77 near Clanton Road and became pinned under it. All three BMW occupants were killed, identified as Alcides Adan Arias Diaz, 25, Keneth Romero Tzul, 30, and Lelis Baltazar, 37. No one in the tractor-trailer was hurt. Officials estimate the BMW was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph at the time of the crash.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
High-Speed/Excessive SpeedPeople Involved:
Alcides Adan Arias Diaz
Keneth Romero Tzul
Lelis Baltazar
Roadway:
Interstate 77City:
Charlotte, NCCounty:
Mecklenburg County, NCArea:
Charlotte, NC
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