CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Reckless driving led to a deadly four-car collision in east Charlotte on Tuesday morning, according to police .

The driver found responsible for the crash, 25-year-old Jackie Prophet Jr., was killed. The wreck happened around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, along Eastway Drive near Shamrock Drive.

According to officers, Prophet was driving on the wrong side of the road when he caused the crash. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, while the three other drivers involved were not injured.

Following the collision, the roadway was temporarily closed between Dunlavin Way and Kilborne Drive.

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