MATTHEWS, N.C. — The Matthews Police Department has charged a man in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously hurt one person.
Officers said they received a call on Sunday around 6:30 p.m. about a hit-and-run on E. Independence Boulevard near Sam Newell Road.
Investigators said a person was hit by a driver in a black Audi sedan which then left the scene traveling east.
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The victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police said Thursday the victim was still in critical condition.
Investigators said they were able to identify the driver a day later, and he was cooperating with them.
Police said the driver, 29-year-old Japaul Wesley Mobley of Monroe, has been charged with felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death.
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