RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A four-vehicle crash left one person dead and another hospitalized Tuesday on Western Boulevard at Dan Allen Drive.

It happened just before 4 p.m. on the campus of NC State in the eastbound lanes of Western Boulevard, headed toward downtown Raleigh.

Eastbound lanes were closed while officers investigated what happened.

Raleigh Police confirmed that one person died. Another person was taken to a hospital. Their condition was not immediately known.

Chopper 11 flew over the scene and saw a white car with extensive damage to its cab.

RPD said there is an ongoing investigation. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.