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Fatal Crash Involving Gaston County Police Officer

 

Fatal Crash Involving Gaston County Police Officer

 

 

For Immediate Release – February 25, 2024

Gastonia, NC. - Gastonia Police Department Traffic Investigators responded to a vehicle crash at 10:08 PM Saturday, February 24, 2024.

At this point, investigators say a Gaston County Police Officer was responding to a call for service when the crash occurred involving a citizen of Gaston County.  The crash happened at the intersection of West Franklin Blvd and South Webb St. The driver of the other vehicle was killed in the crash.

The crash is in the early stages of investigation with few details available at this time. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved.

 

 

 Media Contact:

 Bill McGinty

 Public Information/Media Relations

 Gastonia Police Department

 Cell: 704-419-0266

 Bill.McGinty@Gastonianc.gov

 

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