Gas Run, Altercation, Fire Truck Crash | Charlotte News

A man died after a bizarre chain of events on I-85 in Rowan County—running out of gas, getting into a physical fight, and then being struck by a car just before midnight. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and they’re asking anyone with info to contact Lt. Ryan Barkley. Meanwhile, while crews responded, a China Grove fire truck was hit by another vehicle but no one was hurt—thanks to the truck acting as a safety barrier. This tragic incident follows recent firefighter injuries from a Mayday call in the same county, highlighting the real dangers first responders face every day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e77ca1c26f8bdff