27-year-old man killed in Fayetteville crash

FAYETTEVILLE (WRAL) — There was a deadly crash Friday night on Stacy Weaver Drive in Fayetteville.

At 9:53 p.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a report of a crash on Stacy Weaver Drive.

Two cars were involved in the accident – a Toyota and a Chrysler. The driver of the Toyota, 27-year-old Robert McGirt, was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died as a result of his injuries. The driver of the Chrysler was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed the Toyota crossed the center line of the roadway and was struck by the Chrysler.

The road was closed for several hours but has reopened.

This is an active investigation.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact Police Specialist C. Biggerstaff at 910-751-1382. If you have information on this investigation and would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477.

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