A routine patrol turned frightening Monday evening in downtown Fuquay-Varina when a town police cruiser struck a 14-year-old who was crossing the intersection of Woodrow Street and Church Street. The crash happened around 5:27 p.m., according to town officials. Emergency crews rushed the teen to a local hospital, where the injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Fuquay-Varina police have asked the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to take over the investigation.
Police Confirm Teen Hurt, State Patrol Investigating
According to WTVD/ABC11, officers said the teenager was walking across the street at the Woodrow and Church intersection when a patrol car hit them. As the station reports, Fuquay-Varina police requested that the State Highway Patrol handle the crash probe, which is standard procedure when a town-owned vehicle is involved. Officials have not released any additional information about the officer or the specific unit behind the wheel.
Town Plan Flags Pedestrian Hotspots
The crash site sits inside an area the town had already flagged for safety upgrades in its 2022 Fuquay‑Varina Pedestrian Plan. That blueprint tracks where people on foot are most at risk, documenting 89 pedestrian collisions between 2009 and 2019 and spotlighting a crash cluster along N. Main Street that includes Woodrow Street. The findings highlight lingering gaps in downtown pedestrian safety even as the town keeps growing. Local planners have been pushing for more visible crosswalks and adjusted signal timing at key intersections in the area.
How To Obtain Crash Reports
The State Highway Patrol's technical investigation typically includes an analysis of vehicle damage, interviews with witnesses and a review of any available dashcam or body-worn camera footage before officials issue final findings. Residents who want an official copy of the report can request records through the town's records page or order one from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' crash‑report service, which outlines the required forms and fees. For additional contact and records details, residents can consult the Fuquay‑Varina Police Department's official site.
Authorities have not released any further details at this time. Hoodline will update this story if officials provide additional information.
