More than 300 people have died in Charlotte traffic incidents in 5 years

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – More than 300 people have died in traffic-related incidents in Charlotte over the past five years, and the city will hold a World Day of Remembrance on Sunday for grieving relatives.

Families are still dealing with the loss as the city tries to make its streets safer.

The goal of Vision Zero

The city wants to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2030. The goal is part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative.

Charlie Jones, deputy director of the Charlotte Department of Transportation, said he hears about every traffic-related crash or death in the city…

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