A Man Is Dead After Being Struck By Drunk Driver Sunday Morning On North Tryon

Nichole Mondshein,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Β CMPD responded to a pedestrian hit Sunday morning at approximately 1:19 a.m. onΒ the 4900 block of North Tryon Street.

Officials say 23-year-oldΒ Christopher Giovanni Sarai Granillo was traveling northbound in the left lane at a high rate of speed when his vehicle struck 53-year-old Douglas Clough.

Officers say Clough was attempting to cross the street when Granillo hit him.

CMPD sayΒ Clough was pronounced deadΒ on scene by Medic as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash.Β Officials say alcohol was a factor in this crash.

Granillo was transported from the scene to Carolina’s Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Granillo was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Felony Death by Vehicle, Driving While Impaired, Driving While License Revoked and Open Container.

This is an ongoing investigation.