MATTHEWS, N.C. — A man is dead after he was hit by a car in Matthews on Wednesday morning.
According to Matthews Police, 22-year-old Richard Oliver Angelo was pushing a bike when he was hit by a car around 1 a.m. at the intersection of E. John Street and McKee Road.
He was headed eastbound on E. John Street when 21-year-old Sydney Joan Lindenmuth struck him. She was traveling in the same direction.
Angelo died at the scene.
Police say Lindenmuth was drinking at the time of the accident. She has been charged with driving while impaired, possession of marijuana and open container of alcohol.
Officials are still investigating. Lindenmuth could face additional charges.
E. John Street is back open and traffic is flowing normally.
