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Man reported missing was hit, killed by car on Brookshire Freeway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man, who was reported missing Oct. 24, was hit and killed by a car on the Brookshire Freeway near Interstate 77 two days earlier, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police confirmed Thursday.

Michael Pruitt, 48, was walking along a poorly lit portion of the Brookshire Freeway between Graham Street and I-77 and his back was to oncoming traffic, according to the police report.

The driver of a Kia slammed on her brakes when she came upon Pruitt but couldn't avoid hitting him, detectives said.

A Nissan struck the back of the Kia after that. The drivers remained on the scene.

Investigators said neither excessive speed nor impairment on the part of the drivers appeared to be contributing factors in the crash. It is not known if Pruitt was impaired.

The freeway is not marked for pedestrian use.

Police said that prior to the crash, Pruitt was last seen on foot near Somerset Springs Drive around 7 p.m. Oct. 21.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.