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‼️I-85 North MM 25 “Wrong Way” fatal crash that happened early this morning‼️ Belmont Police Department
05/02/2025

‼️I-85 North MM 25 “Wrong Way” fatal crash that happened early this morning‼️

Belmont Police Department

⚠️ Press Release ⚠️

Belmont, N.C. – On Friday, May 2, 2025, at 1:23 a.m., officers with the Belmont Police Department responded to a vehicle collision on I-85 northbound near mile marker 25. Shortly before the collision, Gaston County Communications had issued a notification about a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-85 near Exit 27.

Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles involved in the collision: a 2021 Mercedes Sprinter transit van and a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. Through investigation, it was determined that the Hyundai Elantra had been traveling in the wrong direction.
The driver of the Mercedes Sprinter sustained minor injuries and was transported by Gaston Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The driver of the Hyundai Elantra, identified as 23-year-old Jorge Narino of Charlotte, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Belmont Police Department Traffic Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate, and northbound lanes of I-85 were closed for several hours to allow for a thorough investigation.

Assistance at the scene was provided by the City of Belmont Fire Department, Gastonia Police Department Traffic Unit, Mount Holly Police Department, Lowell Police Department and Fire Department, and Cramerton Police Department.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Kevin Wingate with the Belmont Police Department at 704-825-3792.

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Shared from the Gastonia Firefighters' Foundation:Let’s lift up 🙏 Jason Hudson, who is a Gastonia Fire Fighter. If you’r...
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Shared from the Gastonia Firefighters' Foundation:

Let’s lift up 🙏 Jason Hudson, who is a Gastonia Fire Fighter. If you’re able to help, please do.

Gastonia Firefighter Jason Hudson was severely injured in an off duty accident on Saturday, April 19th. FF Hudson is in stable condition but has a long road to recovery. The Gastonia Firefighters’ Foundation is accepting donations to support Jason and his family. If you would like to contribute, use the link provided.

https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-support-firefighter-jason-hudson

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