Jackson Munsey Obituary – The investigation of a fatal crash near Belmont led to the closure of the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 for approximately seven hours on Saturday morning. At approximately 1:45 a.m., officers from the Belmont Police Department were called to the scene of the crash on I-85 South at the Belmont Mt. Holly Rd. Bridge.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased man in the road. According to the 25-year-old driver involved in the incident, he was traveling in the far-left lane of I-85 South when he suddenly encountered a disabled vehicle without any lights on. Despite his efforts to avoid it, he collided with the car from behind.
The deceased driver has been identified as 65-year-old Jackson Munsey, and his family has been informed of his passing. Belmont Police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Traffic Officer Fussell at 704-825-3792.