CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police identified a man who was hit and killed Monday morning in southeast Charlotte.
Officers were called around 6:30 a.m. to Sardis Road North at Monroe Road to investigate the crash.
George Sumter Jr., 62, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Sumter was pushing a shopping cart across Sardis Road North when he was hit and killed.
CMPD: A man pushing this shopping cart across Sardis Road N. was hit and killed. It was dark and the driver said she didn't see him. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/hUIYFB1s0G
— Mark Barber (@_MarkBarber_) March 13, 2017
The driver stopped and told officers it was dark and she didn't see him. Investigators said Sumter was not crossing at a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing.
Authorities said speed and alcohol impairment were not contributing factors for the driver.
The crash remains under investigation.
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