A Saturday night walk in Burlington turned deadly when a vehicle struck two pedestrians at the intersection of N. Church Street and Nike Street, killing one person and sending another to the hospital. First responders pronounced one victim dead at the scene, and the second was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The crash shut down part of N. Church Street for hours as investigators and cleanup crews worked into the night.
What officials say
According to WXII, Burlington police had not immediately released information about the vehicle involved or whether any charges might be filed. The station reported that Burlington officers are leading the investigation into the Saturday night collision.
How to help
The City of Burlington lists its communications center non-emergency number as (336) 229-3500 and urges anyone with information about the crash to contact police, according to the City of Burlington. Alamance County‑Wide Crime Stoppers notes that tips can be shared anonymously by calling (336) 229-7100 or using the P3 Tips app, and that rewards are available for information leading to arrests, per Alamance County Crime Stoppers.
Scene and closures
Police closed N. Church Street between Graham‑Hopedale Road and Bland Boulevard while they documented the scene and crews cleared debris, according to WXII. Investigators asked anyone who may have witnessed the impact or who has video of the area around the time of the crash to contact the department's tip line.
Investigation underway
Detectives with the Burlington Police Department traffic unit are handling the case and have not yet released the names of the victims. Officials said they plan to share more information as the investigation moves forward.
