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Pedestrian struck on busy east Charlotte road

CHARLOTTE — A pedestrian is seriously hurt after they were hit by a car in east Charlotte Monday morning.

It happened just after 6 a.m. on Eastway Drive near Central Avenue.

MEDIC said the person struck was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The northbound lanes of Eastway Drive was shut down until around 8:30 a.m. while police investigated.

Channel 9 is asking if the driver is cooperating with police and if they will face any charges.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.


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