A man is fighting for his life after a hit-and-run incident in Monroe, as local authorities continue searching for the driver responsible. The Monroe Police Department confirmed that an officer discovered the victim around 7:30 a.m. this morning, lying in the median of the 2200 block of W. Roosevelt Road. According to QC News, the man was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, leaving him in critical condition.
The incident occurred near Monroe Crossing Mall at the intersection with Dickerson Boulevard, a detail provided by WCNC. The victim was rushed to a Charlotte-area hospital for treatment of his injuries. As of now, the Monroe Police have not made any arrests nor have detectives released specifics regarding an a suspect at this time.
Further details about the vehicle involved in the incident have not been released, and the Monroe Police Department is reaching out to the community for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the individual involved in this crime. As per information from WBTV, authorities are urging anyone with knowledge related to the hit-and-run to contact the Monroe Police at 704-282-4700 immediately.
The identity of the injured man has not been disclosed as he remains in critical care.
