Pedestrian killed in Durham hit-and-run accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: April 27, 2023
Pedestrian killed
A driver is facing multiple charges after a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian and closed Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard (US 15-501) Southbound for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to a vehicle crash near Garrett Road and Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard at around 11:45 a.m. When they arrived, they found a female pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released.
The driver initially fled the scene but later returned. The driver, identified as Chaunesti Saunders, 20, of Durham, was driving more than 20 mph over the speed limit when she struck the woman who was crossing the roadway.
Saunders was arrested and charged with felony hit and run, misdemeanor death by vehicle, and speeding. Saunders was also served with an outstanding warrant for felony flee to elude, reckless driving, and a stoplight/stop sign violation. She received a secured bond of $250,000 for all charges.
US 15-501 was closed from Garrett Road to SW Durham Drive but reopened about 2:30 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator J. Rose with the Durham Police Department's Traffic and Crash Team at (919) 475-4149.
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Tags: Fatality, #Traffic, Pedestrian, #Crash, #Pedestrian, Arrest
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- female pedestrian
- Vehicles:
- vehicle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- North Carolina
- City:
- Durham
- Location:
- Garrett Road and Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard
- Time of Incident:
- 11:45 a.m.
Garrett Road and Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard
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