Man Dies After Being Hit By Car On Freedom Drive

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man hit by a car on Freedom Drive Monday night, has died.

On Monday, July 3, 2017, at about 8:30 p.m., Larry Irby, 62, was struck by 2001 Mercury on Freedom Drive near Ashley Road.

He was transported to Carolinas Medical Center-Main, where he died on Tuesday, July 4, as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle stopped immediately and was wearing a safety belt.  Speed nor alcohol were contributing factors for the driver in the accident.

Mr. Irby was not in a crosswalk at the time of the incident.

The crash is still under investigation.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Crum at 704-432-2169.