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Police: Pedestrian in wheelchair struck, killed by car in northeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating after a pedestrian in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a car in northeast Charlotte.

The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Saturday on Shamrock Drive.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado Van with left front corner damage with a pedestrian lying in front of the vehicle.

They also found a damaged wheelchair in the roadway.

Police said the driver of the van exited the vehicle to check on the pedestrian and was the one to call 911.

MEDIC transported the pedestrian to the Carolinas Medical Center, where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Officials said the pedestrian later died as a result of his injuries.

Police identified the pedestrian as 61-year-old Michael Ellis.

Officials said Ellis was crossing mid-block between side streets and there were no marked crosswalks or pedestrian crossing signals in the area of the crash.

The driver was screened for impairment on scene with no signs of impairment detected.

Police said speed or alcohol are not contributing factors to the crash.

No other information has been released at this time.

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

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