LINCOLNTON, N.C. — An 82-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle Saturday evening in Lincoln County, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Trooper said they responded to a collision on NC 27 near Asbury Church Road just after 6 p.m.
An investigation revealed that a Nissan Rogue was traveling west on NC 27 when it struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway. The Nissan then struck a 2008 GMC Sierra that was also in the roadway, according to Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the pedestrian, later identified as Charles Preston Long, was airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center where he died.
The driver of the Nissan was not injured, according to Highway Patrol.
Troopers said an initial investigation doesn’t indicate that impairment was a contributing factor, however, they are continuing to investigate.
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