PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – A woman on a motorized wheelchair has died from injuries she sustained after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in Pineville early Thursday morning, authorities said.
According to Pineville Police, the motorized wheelchair did not have lights and the driver of a pickup truck did not see the woman, striking her on North Polk Street while on his way to work. Elderly Electric Wheelchair
The collision happened around 6:15 a.m. when it was still completely dark out, police said.
According to authorities, the driver of the truck called 911 following the crash.
The woman has since been identified as 65-year-old Ivy Perryman. Pineville Police said no criminal charges are expected at this time for the driver of the vehicle.
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