Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a car Sunday morning, police said.

Officials said the crash happened in the 2000 block of North Graham Street around 12:30 a.m.

Police said officers found the man lying unconscious in the road.

Police said the driver failed to stop or return to the scene.

The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said witnesses said the driver was in a silver sedan. Police said the car was last seen traveling north on Graham Street and it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.