A pedestrian was struck and fatally injured in a vehicle collision yesterday evening in south Charlotte, an incident currently under investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). The event took place near the 7500 block of Stonecroft Park Drive, intersecting Colony Road, as confirmed by multiple sources.
WBTV reported that the accident occurred at around 6 p.m., leading to the closure of Colony Road from Lakehurst to Lee roads. The injured party was transported with life-threatening injuries to a hospital, where they later succumbed to those injuries, according to a WBTV article. Further details, including the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the crash, have not yet been released by authorities.
Queen City News emphasized the request from police, asking the public to "avoid the area if possible," highlighting disruptions that were expected to follow due to the ongoing investigation. Local residents and travelers were directed to seek alternative routes while the thoroughfare was inaccessible. It is currently unclear if any charges are to be filed in relation to the crash, as Queen City News reported no such developments at this stage.
WCNC provided similar reporting, noting the incident's severe outcome with the pedestrian pronounced dead following the collision. The CMPD promises to provide more details when they become available.
