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Juvenile fatally injured after being struck by vehicle in Jacksonville; investigation underway

By David Baxley,

8 hours ago

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville Police said an investigation is underway following a wreck involving a pedestrian Thursday.

In a news release to WNCT, Jacksonville Police said the crash happened around 9pm Thursday. “Initial reports state a 2019 RAM truck was traveling northwest in the far right lane of NC 53 when it collided with a pedestrian, later identified as a juvenile,” the release stated.

Initially. the juvenile was taken to Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune with life-threatening injuries. The victim was then taken to another medical facility for treatment, but later died at the hospital.

“This is an open and active investigation,” stated Lieutenant Phillip Williams, a JPD Traffic Supervisor. JPD did not give an exact location of the crash on NC 53.

Police asked anyone with information surrounding this crash to call 910-455-4000.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WNCT.

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