Police: Pedestrian struck on E. Independence Blvd. in southeast Charlotte
It’s not known how long the lanes on East Independence Boulevard will be closed.
That crash happened on inbound East Independence Boulevard at Wallace Lane.
Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:41 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Several lanes of a busy southeast Charlotte road were temporarily blocked after a pedestrian was struck early Thursday morning, police said.
That crash happened on inbound East Independence Boulevard at Wallace Lane. Officers had the road down to one lane as of 6:30 a.m. but were set to reopen the lanes minutes later.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, a car hit a pedestrian, leading to the lane closures.
Medic said that person was taken to Atrium Main with serious injuries.
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