CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte police are searching for a suspect they say fatally hit a woman early Sunday morning but did not stop to help her.
CMPD said in a news release a red Ford Expedition allegedly struck the woman on South Tryon Street near East Trade Street around 3:40 a.m. The 37-year-old pedestrian was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, but she died at the hospital. Her family has been notified of her passing.
Detectives say their investigation revealed she was cross the intersection at Tryon Street and Trade Street when she was hit by a burgundy-and-tan Ford Expedition. The driver of the SUV failed to remain on the scene and failed to call the police to report a crash.
The investigation is still ongoing, but CMPD is asking for tips. Anyone who has any details about the incident should contact Det. Buckley at 704-432-2169, extension 6. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or made online.