A pedestrian was fatally struck in a crash on South Saunders Street, near downtown Raleigh this morning, leading to road closures and traffic delays. The incident, reported shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection with Pecan Road, resulted in the death of the pedestrian involved, as confirmed by Raleigh Police Department.
According to an advisory posted on the Raleigh Police Department's Facebook page, the northbound lanes of South Saunders Street were closed at the site of the incident, Pecan Road, while southbound traffic was also affected, prompting the police to set up detours for those traveling in the area. "The pedestrian involved died as a result of their injuries," a news release from the Raleigh police stated on CBS17.
This event adds to a seeming uptick in pedestrian traffic incidents in the area, with another pedestrian injured earlier today on Holloway Street near Joyland Avenue in Durham. Additionally, an individual lost their life yesterday night after entering U.S. Highway 15-501 South from the median.
Details around the crash involving the pedestrian, who has not been identified publicly, have been limited. Area residents and commuters are advised, to exercise caution and remain alert to changes in traffic patterns and road closures as the investigation into the crash continues. For those seeking alternative routes, the involved authorities have communicated detour information as needed, further information can be found on CBS 17 and WRAL reports.
