A 34-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning when he was hit by a car near Kannapolis Parkway, police told.
According to a spokesperson with the city of Kannapolis, police officers were called near the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Starlight Drive for an accident. Officers found a man in the roadway and he had been hit by a vehicle.
The victim died at the intersection, authorities said Thursday. He was identified as 34-year-old Montreal T. Mathis.
The spokesperson said witnesses reported Mathis was walking in the road and wearing dark clothing.
According to the city, the crash is still under investigation.
Media has asked if the driver involved in the crash was cooperative or if any charges are anticipated.