Leopoldo Villalpando-Castillo, 56, was killed on December 2, 2023 on Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC.

The time was 4:21 p.m. on December 2nd when Leopoldo was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of East Independence Boulevard.
Leopoldo walked into the path of a box truck and was struck. Leopoldo was not in a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Ford box truck remained on scene and was not arrested.
Leopoldo was located unconscious lying in the roadway. Leopoldo was pronounced deceased on scene.