CMPD investigating hit-and-run crash that left person dead in southeast Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run Wednesday night in southeast Charlotte, an alert from the department said.
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The crash occurred near the intersection of Nations Crossing and Woodlawn Road where the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.
Witnesses at the scene told police arriving at 8:37 p.m. that a vehicle fled after hitting the pedestrian, CMPD said. Officers investigated another crash shortly after near the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Old Pineville Road involving a single vehicle.
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The second crash site was only a short distance away from the hit-and-run site. Investigators are working on determining the connection between the two crashes, CMPD said.
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Police have not identified the victim or a suspect.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
