Man Dies In Hospital After Crash Involving CMPD Officer In Southwest Charlotte

UPDATE: Salazar died from his injuries around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 3 at Carolinas Medical Center. The family has been notified. The crash is still under investigation.

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a CMPD officer in southwest Charlotte on Thursday evening.

The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. on at S. Tryon Street and Moss Road. Twenty-seven-year-old Officer Jeffrey Page, who was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, struck 80-year-old Arnulfo Salazar in the roadway.

Officials say Salazar was taken to CMC with serious injuries. The officer was not injured.

CMPD and the DWI Task Force determined that Officer Page was traveling southwest on south Tryon Street in a marked patrol vehicle when Salazar ran from the center median north across south Tryon Street and into the path of the Chevrolet Caprice. The officer stopped immediately and began to help Salazar until Medic arrived.

Police say the area is not marked for pedestrian crossing and Salazar was not wearing reflective clothing. Witnesses reported heavy traffic and light rain at the time of the crash.

Salazar’s family came to the scene and was notified.

Speed and alcohol are not contributing factors for Officer Page. Detectives are working to determine if impairment was a contributing factor for Salazar.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident is asked to call Detective Reibold at 704-432-2169 or Crime Stoppers at 704- 334-1600.