Mint Hill man hospitalized after struck by car in front of home

MINT HILL, N.C. — A Mint Hill man is in the hospital after police said he was hit by a car Tuesday morning in front of his house.

Officials said the collision happened around 9:30 a.m. on Truelight Church Road near Kool Springs Drive. The road was closed north of Lawyers Road while police investigated.

Police said the driver of a green Chevrolet Malibu struck the man, who was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.

Officers do not think drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, and the driver is not facing any charges.

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