Israel Plyler, 16, was killed due to being hit by a vehicle officials say. Israel was a Garinger High School student in Charlotte, NC. The crash happened on September 19, 2019 near the school, but officials say Israel died on September 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Israel succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased around 1 p.m. at Atrium Health Carolina Main Center emergency officials say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initial investigation revealed Israel was crossing the road near the intersection of Eastway Drive and E. Sugar Creek Rd in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2015 Acura that was driving in a posted 25 mph school zone. Witnesses stated that the driver of the Acura had the green light for his direction of travel, and Israel, though in a marked crosswalk, did not have the right of way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Israel was crossing the roadway, he was struck by the Acura as he neared the center median. The victim was then thrown into the intersection as a result of the impact, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene. Israel was found lying in the roadway with visible injuries due to the vehicle strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medic responded and transported the victim to Atrium Health\u2019 Carolina Main Center, where he was initially in critical condition. The driver was screened for impairment, and impairment is not a suspected factor in the collision for the pedestrian. There is no initial evidence of excessive speed contributing to the collision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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