Pedestrian Killed in Charlotte Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Niceforo Garcia-Rufino, 43, who died at the scene of a hit-and-run on East Arrowood Road on Tuesday night.
Niceforo Garcia-Rufino, 43, was killed in a pedestrian crash on East Arrowood Road near Nations Ford Road in Charlotte on November 10, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
What Happened on East Arrowood Road
The crash happened at about 8:50 p.m. on the 100 block of East Arrowood Road. Police said officers found Garcia-Rufino unresponsive in the roadway, and MEDIC pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said a red Mercedes-Benz struck him. Police said the driver was going faster than the posted limit before heading east on Arrowood Road in the direction of South Boulevard without stopping.
Where the Charlotte Police Search Stands
Investigators have located the vehicle, but police said the driver remains at large. Police have not released the name of the person they are looking for. The intersection of Nations Ford Road and East Arrowood Road was shut down during the investigation. Police asked anyone who saw the crash or has information to contact Detective D. Leung at the department.
Police often share a description of the vehicle they are looking for, such as its color or the damage it may have. Those details help people nearby recognize it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- qcnews.com, “Police seek driver after fatal hit-and-run in south Charlotte: CMPD”
- wsoctv.com, “Fatal hit-and-run investigation underway in south Charlotte”
- wcnc.com, “CMPD investigates fatal hit-and-run in southwest Charlotte Tuesday night”
- fox46.com, “Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in SW Charlotte: CMPD”
- wsoctv.com, “CMPD searching for driver after fatal hit-and-run in south Charlotte”
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