CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead after being fatally hit by a vehicle in southeast Charlotte Thursday evening, according to Medic.
Medic confirmed the incident just after 5:30 p.m. in the 5100 block of East Independence Boulevard near Jerilyn Drive.
Charlotte Fire and Medic responded to the scene of the crash where they found the pedestrian suffering from severe injuries and a 2015 Chevrolet Express Van that had damage to the front. The pedestrian, later identified as 63-year-old Barry Vernon Grier, died at the scene.
Investigators determined Grier ran directly into the path of the driver, later identified as 35-year-old Ruslan Pugach, who was driving east on East Independence Boulevard.
Authorities found neither excessive speed or impairment were not a factor for Pugach, and a toxicology test for Grier is still pending.
Any person who witnessed the crash or has information about this case is asked to call Detective Oberer at 704-432-2169, extension 3. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20211231-1724-00.