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Deadly Huntersville crash closes part of I-485, will impact evening commute

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The Huntersville Fire Department said commuters should find an alternate route on Interstate 485 this evening after a deadly crash just before Harris Boulevard shut down part of the highway.

The Huntersville Fire Department said commuters should find an alternate route on Interstate 485 this evening after a deadly crash just before Harris Boulevard shut down part of the highway.

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A deadly crash on Interstate 485 near Huntersville closed part of the outer loop of the highway Wednesday afternoon and will slow traffic during the evening commute.

The Huntersville Fire Department said commuters should seek alternate routes while firefighters clear the scene just before Harris Boulevard.

MEDIC confirmed a person died in the crash.

Drive NC, a website that tracks traffic incidents and impact, said the crash occurred around 2:43 p.m. and is expected to be cleared just before 5 p.m.

Four out of five lanes have been closed, the website said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM.

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Jeff A. Chamer is a breaking news reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He’s lived a few places, but mainly in Michigan where he grew up. Before joining the Observer, Jeff covered K-12 and higher education at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in Massachusetts.

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