Pedestrian Stuck on West Trade Street Identified

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man that was struck and killed Tuesday by an SUV on West Trade Street has been identified as Sandy Haynes. Β 

Police say Haynes was not crossing in a designated intersection when he was struck by Demorris Willingham driving westbound in a 1999 Ford Explorer. Β 

Alcohol was not a contributing factor for the driver. Β It is still unknown if alcohol was a factor for the pedestrian. Β No charges have been filled.