Police: Man dead after crossing centerline, hitting another car in Gastonia

A man died Thursday afternoon after his car crossed the centerline in Gastonia, police said.

Channel 9 arrived at the scene around 1 p.m. along Union Road between Niblick Drive and East Hudson Boulevard.

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The crash involved two cars. According to the Gastonia Police Department, 58-year-old James Auten of Forest City crossed the centerline and hit another car.

EMS told Channel 9 two people were taken to the hospital afterward. Auten died from his injuries, investigators said.

Union Road was closed during the incident.

The crash is still under investigation.

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