Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle while crossing Eastern Boulevard on Monday
A pedestrian was killed Monday night while crossing Eastern Boulevard, the Fayetteville Police Department said.
Police said the pedestrian, whose name was not released, was crossing the street about 7 p.m. when the individual was struck by a silver Acura driven by Tammy Davis, 56, of Parkton. Davis reportedly had a green light when she collided with the pedestrian, police said. The accident happened near Owen Drive, according to Sgt. Alpha Caldwell.
A photograph of the Acura, provided by police, shows damage to the hood and a shattered driver's side windshield.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, according to the release.
The police department's Traffic Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer J. Smith at 910-987-4510. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Fayetteville/Cumberland County CrimeStoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477), visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org online, or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for mobile devices.
Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Pedestrian killed on Eastern Boulevard in Fayetteville
