A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in east Charlotte on last evening, according to emergency crews. MEDIC responded to the scene and took the injured person to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The crash was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m., and first responders shut down the intersection while they worked to clear the area.
As reported by Queen City News, the collision happened at the intersection of Campbell Drive and North Sharon Amity. Officials said crews found the pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries, and police had not yet released information on what led to the crash or whether any charges might follow.
Sharon Amity Corridor Has Seen Similar Calls
This stretch of North Sharon Amity has seen other serious pedestrian incidents in recent months. A separate MEDIC response in April at Central Avenue and North Sharon Amity was covered by local TV crews. WSOC-TV highlighted that earlier call and the ongoing safety concerns along the busy corridor.
What Officials Are Saying
Police had not provided additional information by the time of the initial report, and investigators remained on scene, according to Queen City News. This post will be updated as Charlotte-Mecklenburg authorities release more details.
