Pedestrian killed on a busy Lake Norman road. Police seek witnesses, video.
A pedestrian was killed on a busy Lake Norman road Friday, and police asked witnesses and anyone with video of the scene to come forward.
A driver hit the adult around 6 a.m. on eastbound Gilead Road in the 10000 block, Huntersville police said. That’s near Reese Boulevard, west of Interstate 77 exit 23.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Their name is being withheld until their family is contacted, police said.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
“Sincere condolences”
Officers haven’t determined what might have contributed to the collision.
Police asked witnesses and anyone with video, including dash camera footage of the area around 6 a.m., to call Sgt. Bryan Gantt of the department’s traffic safety section at 704-464-5371.
“The Huntersville Police Department extends sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” police officials said in a statement.