Erik Matthews was hit by a car in Windham not long after he received a summons for animal cruelty. Matthews died weeks later.

RUMFORD, Maine — The Rumford man accused of cutting off the tail of an opossum has died weeks after being hit by a car in Windham.

The Portland Press Herald reports that Eric Matthews, 32, died on Sunday.

Windham Police say he was hit by a car while walking on Route 302 in Windham in the early morning of July 20. Investigators report Matthews was in the roadway when he was hit by Demetrio Lenoardo, 46, of Methuen, Massachusetts.

Initial reports had Matthews listed in critical condition. Police say they do not believe speed or alcohol were factors.