Granville County, NC – A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Interstate 85 near Butner, prompting investigators to ask for the public’s help.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash happened Tuesday around 1:30 a.m. on northbound I-85 near NC-56, just outside the Butner area in Granville County, north of Durham.
Troopers said a pedestrian was walking in the northbound travel lanes when they were struck by a vehicle. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending family notification.
The crash occurred along a heavily traveled stretch of I-85 that connects Granville County to Durham County and the greater Triangle region, an area that sees significant overnight truck and commuter traffic. It is unclear how long the pedestrian had been on the roadway prior to the collision.
Investigators are now asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, saw a vehicle with damage, or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol office in Durham at 919-560-6868. Tips may help investigators identify the vehicle involved and determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal crash.
This remains an active investigation.
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